ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N18.6
End stage renal disease
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N18.6
Use Additional Code
code to identify dialysis status (Z99.2)
Inclusion Terms
Chronic kidney disease requiring chronic dialysis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code N18.6 (End stage renal disease)
ICD-10-CM code N18.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM N18.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N18.6 - End stage renal disease. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like End stage renal disease.