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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Single Kidney

ICD-10 Coding for Single Kidney

Q60.0
Z90.49

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

Also Known as:
Unilateral Renal Agenesis
Solitary Kidney
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Single Kidney

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Single Kidney

Use ICD-10 code Q60.0 for renal agenesis, unilateral, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Renal agenesis, unilateral

Billable Code
Q60.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirms absence of one kidney since birth.

Applicable To

  • • Congenital absence of one kidney

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies congenital absence to avoid confusion with acquired conditions.

Acquired absence of other specified parts of urinary tract

Billable Code
Z90.49
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Surgical history indicating nephrectomy
  • • Imaging or surgical reports confirming removal

Applicable To

  • • Status post nephrectomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure surgical history is documented to support the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.x

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5/ESRD

Use to indicate CKD stage if present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a single kidney?

The ICD-10 code for a congenital single kidney is Q60.0, while Z90.49 is used for acquired absence post-nephrectomy.

How do you code a single kidney with CKD?

Use Q60.0 or Z90.49 for the kidney condition, and add N18.x for the CKD stage.

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