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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Uremic Encephalopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Uremic Encephalopathy

N18.9
G93.41

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

Also Known as:
Metabolic Encephalopathy due to Uremia
Renal Encephalopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Uremic Encephalopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Uremic Encephalopathy

Use ICD-10 code N18.9 for chronic kidney disease, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

Billable Code
N18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of chronic kidney disease with neurological symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Chronic renal failure

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence CKD code first followed by encephalopathy code.

Metabolic encephalopathy

Billable Code
G93.41
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Uremic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'uremic' or 'metabolic' to avoid denials.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.2

Acidosis

Use when metabolic acidosis is present.

R41.0

Disorientation, unspecified

Use to document specific symptoms of encephalopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for uremic encephalopathy?

The ICD-10 code for uremic encephalopathy is G93.41, used alongside a CKD code like N18.9 to indicate the underlying cause.

How do you code uremic encephalopathy?

Code uremic encephalopathy with G93.41 for metabolic encephalopathy and a CKD code such as N18.9 to specify the underlying kidney condition.

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