How Do You Code Acute on Chronic Kidney Disease

Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease N17-N19.

What is the ICD 10 code for acute on chronic kidney disease?

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified N18. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Is kidney disease an acute or chronic?

Kidney problems can develop suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations that lead to acute and chronic kidney problems. Acute kidney injury, which used to be called acute renal failure, is more commonly reversible than chronic kidney failure.