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

ICD-10 Coding for Stage 3 Kidney Disease

N18.31
N18.32

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

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

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

  • • GFR between 45-59 with provider documentation of stage 3a.

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3a with GFR 45-59

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stage 3a to avoid audits.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

Billable Code
N18.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • GFR between 30-44 and stage 3b is documented by the provider.

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3b with GFR 30-44

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stage 3b to avoid audits.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I12.9

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease

Use when CKD is due to hypertension.

E11.22

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

Use when CKD is due to diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 codes for stage 3 kidney disease are N18.31 for stage 3a and N18.32 for stage 3b, depending on the GFR range.

How do you code CKD stage 3 with diabetes?

For CKD stage 3 with diabetes, sequence the diabetes code (e.g., E11.22) first, followed by the CKD stage 3 code (N18.31 or N18.32).

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