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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease

N18.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stage 4 chronic kidney disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
CKD Stage 4
Chronic Renal Failure Stage 4
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease

Use ICD-10 code N18.4 for chronic kidney disease, stage 4, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 4

Billable Code
N18.4
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Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • eGFR between 15-29 mL/min/1.73m²
documentation:
  • Documented as stage 4 CKD

Applicable To

  • • Severe reduction in kidney function

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the stage and underlying conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.22

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

Use when diabetes is the underlying cause of CKD.

I12.9

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

Use when hypertension is the underlying cause of CKD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stage 4 chronic kidney disease?

The ICD-10 code for stage 4 chronic kidney disease is N18.4. It is used when CKD is documented as stage 4 with appropriate lab values.

How is stage 4 CKD documented?

Stage 4 CKD should be documented with eGFR values between 15-29 mL/min/1.73m², and any underlying conditions like diabetes or hypertension should be noted.

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