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ICD-10-CM Code for Acute kidney failure, unspecified N17.9

ICD-10 code N17.9 for Acute kidney failure, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Acute kidney injury (nontraumatic)
Excludes2: traumatic kidney injury (S37.0-)

N17

Excludes1: posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5)

Code also: associated underlying condition

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Diagnosis not documented on DOS diagnosis initial encounter inpatient m62.82 n17.9 subsequent care
We are doing profee billing for hospital care services. [LIST] [*]For the initial hospital care (99221-99223) visit documentation states that patient came into the hospital and was found to have an ... [ Read More ]
AKI on CKD
If a patient has CKD stage 4 and comes in with AKI on CKD, how would you code this? The provider wants to code it as N17.9, N18.9 (for AKI on CKD) and N18.4. My thought since stage 4 is known, there i... [ Read More ]
Post Procedural Sepis
I am looking for some clarification . If this would be coded correctly post procedure sepsis T80.212A port infection[IMG]https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/simgad/7687950239744743933[/IMG] A49.1 sepsi... [ Read More ]
Coding sepsis
I'm looking for clarity on coding sepsis post procedure. This is how I think is should be coded. T80.212A port infection A41.9 sepsis unspecified R65.21 severe sepsis N17.9 acute kidney failure C83.10... [ Read More ]
"Code Also" and "Code First"
If a patient was admitted to Inpatient with acute kidney failure (N17.9) due to obstructive and reflux uropathy due to BPH, which would be your principal diagnosis since the code for obstructive uropa... [ Read More ]
Which dx for Central Venous Catheter Insertion (36556), Ultrasound guidance (76937)?
Provider listed: [B]Pre-Procedure Diagnosis:[/B] [B]AKI, exhausted peripheral access, need for inotropic agents[/B] Do I only use N17.9 - Acute Kidney Injury? Do I need something else for the exhaus... [ Read More ]
Severe Sepsis, sequencing question.
Hello everyone! I'm trying to study and refresh my memory regarding proper sequencing. Please help me understand!! TT Acute renal failure due to sepsis (causal organism unknown) Code first : A41.9... [ Read More ]
Need help coding Sepsis
Hello, Need help coding the following hospital visit. This is what I coded but not too sure if is correct: A41.9, N39.0, B96.20, B96.89, I48.91, N17.9, E87.2, J96.00, R79.1, E11.9 **Not too sur... [ Read More ]
Oliguric acute kidney injury
Please advice which code will be applicable for this one N17.9 OR N17.8, R34.... [ Read More ]
Coding help needed
I work in a skilled nursing/inpatient rehab facility. I'm at odds with the MDS coordinator on this one. A patient had a total hip replacement in the hospital and was discharged to his home after his 3... [ Read More ]
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