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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Failure

N17.9
N18.6

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for renal failure includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Kidney Failure
Renal Insufficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Renal Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Renal Failure

Use ICD-10 code N17.9 for acute kidney failure, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Billable Code
N17.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Sudden increase in serum creatinine
  • • Decreased urine output

Applicable To

  • • Acute renal failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute vs. chronic and any underlying causes.

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • GFR <15 mL/min/1.73m²
  • • Patient on dialysis

Applicable To

  • • ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Document dialysis frequency and type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is on dialysis due to end-stage renal disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute renal failure?

The ICD-10 code for acute renal failure is N17.9, used when the specific cause is not documented.

How do you code chronic kidney disease with diabetes?

Code E11.22 for diabetes with CKD, followed by the appropriate N18 code for the CKD stage.

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