AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1993 First Quarter

Renal Insufficiency and Renal Failure

Renal insufficiency - guidelines Renal failure - guidelines Renal Insufficiency It is generally accepted that renal insufficiency (code 593.9, Unspecified disorder of the Kidney and ureter) refers to the early stages of renal impairment, determined by mildly abnormal elevated values of serum creatinine or BUN or diminished creatinine clearance. Clinical symptoms or other abnormal laboratory parameters may or may not be present but are usually minimal. The treatment of renal insufficiency depends to a very large extent on the underlying cause, with much attention given to the possibility of preventing progression to renal failure. Renal Failure Note:As of...

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