icd-9 code for v45.11

by Mrs. Jeanne Lesch DVM 5 min read

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V45. 11 : Renal dialysis status. ICD-9-CM V45.

What is ICD 10 code for ESRD?

End Stage Renal Disease ESRD is reported as 585.6 in ICD-9-CM and N18. 6 in ICD-10-CM.

What is dialysis used to treat?

Dialysis is a treatment for people whose kidneys are failing. When you have kidney failure, your kidneys don't filter blood the way they should. As a result, wastes and toxins build up in your bloodstream. Dialysis does the work of your kidneys, removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood.

What level of creatinine requires dialysis?

By comparing the blood and urine level of this substance, the doctor has an accurate idea of how well the kidneys are working. This result is called the creatinine clearance. Usually, when the creatinine clearance falls to 10-12 cc/minute, the patient needs dialysis.

What is the creatinine level for dialysis?

creatinine level was higher than normal range (up to 1.4 mg/dl) in CKD patients undergoing dialysis. Most of the patients have serum creatinine level between 7.6-12 mg/dl (57 %) and 12-15 mg/dl (27 %) before dialysis (Fig.

What type of patients are put on dialysis?

Dialysis allows people with kidney failure (renal failure) a chance to live productive lives. When kidney function decreases to a critical level or complications arise, a person may need to start dialysis.

How long can you survive on dialysis?

Life expectancy on dialysis can vary depending on your other medical conditions and how well you follow your treatment plan. Average life expectancy on dialysis is 5-10 years, however, many patients have lived well on dialysis for 20 or even 30 years.

What are the symptoms of needing dialysis?

SymptomsNausea.Vomiting.Loss of appetite.Fatigue and weakness.Changes in how much you urinate.Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart.Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs.Swelling of feet and ankles.More items...•

Can kidneys start working again after dialysis?

Acute kidney failure requires immediate treatment. The good news is that acute kidney failure can often be reversed. The kidneys usually start working again within several weeks to months after the underlying cause has been treated. Dialysis is needed until then.

ICD-10 Equivalent of V45.11

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code V45.11:

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code V45.11

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

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