HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2018 Issue 28 (July)
Q&A: Reporting hemodialysis and CKD in ICD-10-CM with a failed transplant
July 10th, 2018
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Article Overview
This short article addresses how a coding question about chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, and a failed kidney transplant is approached in ICD-10-CM. It is aimed at coders who work with renal diagnoses, transplant complications, and dialysis-related documentation, and it highlights the need to review the full clinical record before assigning codes.
Why This Topic Matters
Renal transplant complications and dialysis status can affect both diagnosis coding and procedure reporting. The article is relevant to coders who need a high-level understanding of how these documentation elements are discussed in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding contexts.
What You Will Learn
- How a coding question involving CKD, hemodialysis, and a failed kidney transplant is framed
- What kinds of documentation elements are considered relevant to renal transplant complication reporting
- Why careful review of the full record matters before assigning codes or procedure status information
- The general ICD-10-CM/PCS context for renal condition reporting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Health information management professionals
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Code Ranges Discussed
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