Renal Failure ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Renal Failure?

Renal failure is a critical condition requiring precise coding for accurate medical records and billing. Here are 6 to 10 commonly used Renal Failute ICD Codes:

N17.0 - Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis:

Rapid kidney dysfunction due to acute tubular injury, often caused by ischemia or nephrotoxic agents.

N17.1 - Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis:

Vascular disorders usually cause sudden kidney failure resulting from necrosis of the renal cortex.

N17.2 - Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis:

Acute kidney failure due to necrosis of the renal medulla is commonly associated with sickle cell disease or NSAID use.

N17.8 - Other acute kidney failure: 

Any other types of acute kidney failure are not classified under N17.0 to N17.2.

N17.9 - Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Acute kidney failure with unspecified etiology or characteristics.
N18.4 - Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe):

Severe decrease in kidney function (GFR 15-29 ml/min/1.73 m²) lasting more than three months.

N18.5 - Chronic kidney disease, stage 5 (end-stage renal disease):

Kidney failure requiring dialysis, transplant, or supportive care (GFR <15 ml/min/1.73 m²).

‍N19 - Unspecified kidney failure:

Kidney failure with unspecified nature or cause.

N25.0 - Renal osteodystrophy:

Bone changes secondary to chronic kidney disease, often osteoporosis or bone pain.

Which Renal Failure ICD codes are Billable?

The billable status of the ICD-10-CM codes mentioned above is as follows:

N17.0 - Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

Yes, billable when the medical record supports the diagnosis of acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis.

N17.1 - Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis

Yes, billable when the medical record confirms acute kidney failure due to acute cortical necrosis.

N17.2 - Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis

Yes, billable when the medical record supports the diagnosis of acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis.

N17.8 - Other acute kidney failure

Yes, billable when the medical record indicates any other types of acute kidney failure.

‍N17.9 - Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Yes, billable when the medical record states acute kidney failure with unspecified etiology or characteristics.

‍N18.4 - Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

Yes, billable for patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease.

N18.5 - Chronic kidney disease, stage 5 (end-stage renal disease)

Yes, billable for patients with end-stage renal disease.

N19 - Unspecified kidney failure

Yes, billable for cases of unspecified kidney failure.

N25.0 - Renal osteodystrophy

Yes, billable when the medical record confirms renal osteodystrophy as a complication of chronic kidney disease.

Clinical Information

• Renal failure is the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter waste products and regulate fluid balance in the body.
• Acute kidney failure can occur due to various factors such as dehydration, infections, medications, and kidney damage.
• Chronic kidney disease is characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time and may progress to end-stage renal disease.
• Renal osteodystrophy is a bone disorder resulting from imbalanced mineral metabolism due to kidney dysfunction.
• Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.

Synonyms Include

• Kidney Failure
• Renal Insufficiency
• Kidney Dysfunction
• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Renal Impairment
• Chronic Renal Failure