ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N18.9
Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N18.9
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic renal disease
- Chronic renal failure NOS
- Chronic renal insufficiency
- Chronic uremia NOS
- Diffuse sclerosing glomerulonephritis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code N18.9 (Chronic kidney disease)
ICD-10-CM code N18.9 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 N18.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N18.9 - Chronic kidney disease, unspecified. 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 Chronic kidney disease related to unspecified.