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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shadowing at the Kidney

ICD-10 Coding for Shadowing at the Kidney

R93.42
N20.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for shadowing at the kidney includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Renal Acoustic Shadowing
Kidney Shadowing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Shadowing at the Kidney

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shadowing at the Kidney

Use ICD-10 code R93.42 for abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of kidney, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of kidney

Non-Billable
R93.42
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging shows shadowing without confirmed pathology.
documentation:
  • • Shadow width and laterality documented.

Applicable To

  • • Posterior acoustic shadowing of kidney

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Calculus of kidney

Billable Code
N20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirming stone presence
  • • Symptoms such as flank pain or hematuria

Applicable To

  • • Kidney stone

Important Notes

  • • Ensure stone size and location are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R93.421

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of right kidney

Use when shadowing is specifically noted in the right kidney.

R93.422

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney

Use when shadowing is specifically noted in the left kidney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for kidney shadowing?

The ICD-10 code for kidney shadowing is R93.42, used for abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of the kidney.

How do you code for kidney shadowing with laterality?

Use R93.421 for right kidney shadowing and R93.422 for left kidney shadowing, ensuring laterality is documented.

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