Wiki Nephropathy and CKD

[Urvishah]

What is the difference between Diabetic Nephropathy and CKD ? when provider mention both in the record than as per my opinion CKD is more accurate diagnosis than nephropathy.
What you are thinking, please explain.

 

[nickelclaw]

Code both per documentation.
When we code CKD with DM that is stating two Chronic conditions
Where as the nephropathy code states that it's due to DM.
Diabetic nephropathy is a long-term kidney disease that can affect people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood glucose levels damage how a person's kidneys function. Diabetic nephropathy is a kind of chronic kidney disease (CKD).