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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Insufficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Insufficiency

N18.1
N18.9

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code N18.1 for chronic kidney disease, stage 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

Billable Code
N18.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • GFR ≥ 90 with kidney damage

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 1

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity and stage are documented.

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

Billable Code
N18.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic renal insufficiency

Important Notes

  • • Encourage documentation of specific CKD stage.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is dependent on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for renal insufficiency?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified renal insufficiency is N28.9, while chronic kidney disease stages are coded under N18.1-N18.6.

How do you code chronic kidney disease?

Chronic kidney disease is coded based on the stage, using codes N18.1 to N18.6, depending on the GFR and documented stage.

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