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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease

N18.31
N18.32

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stage 3 chronic kidney disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
CKD Stage 3
Moderate CKD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease

Use ICD-10 code N18.31 for chronic kidney disease, stage 3a, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

Billable Code
N18.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • eGFR between 45-59 mL/min/1.73m²
documentation:
  • • Provider documentation of CKD stage 3a

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3a

Important Notes

  • • Ensure eGFR values are documented over a period of 3 months to confirm chronicity.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

Billable Code
N18.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • eGFR 30-44 mL/min/1.73m² confirmed over 3 months

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3b

Important Notes

  • • Ensure eGFR values are documented over a period of 3 months to confirm chronicity.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I12.9

Hypertensive CKD

Use when CKD is due to hypertension.

E11.22

Diabetic CKD

Use when CKD is due to diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stage 3 chronic kidney disease?

The ICD-10 code for stage 3 chronic kidney disease is N18.3, with subcategories N18.31 for stage 3a and N18.32 for stage 3b.

How is CKD stage 3a different from stage 3b?

CKD stage 3a is defined by an eGFR of 45-59 mL/min/1.73m², while stage 3b is defined by an eGFR of 30-44 mL/min/1.73m².

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