ICD Code I12-

ICD code I12- is chronic kidney disease (CKD) with hypertension.

1. Presence of hypertension (high blood pressure) documented by clinical evaluation

2. Evidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on laboratory findings or diagnostic imaging

3. Chronic kidney disease stage 1 through stage 4, or unspecified stage, as determined by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) or other accepted clinical criteria

4. Absence of end-stage renal disease (not on dialysis or stage 5 CKD)

5. Persistent proteinuria or albuminuria may be present but is not required

6. Symptoms may include fatigue, edema, or other signs related to hypertension and impaired renal function

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I12- include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 80047–80050 (Basic metabolic panel, comprehensive metabolic panel)

- 82565 (Creatinine; blood)

- 82040 (Albumin; serum, plasma or whole blood)

- 84132 (Potassium; serum)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 90935, 90937 (Hemodialysis procedures)

- 90945, 90947 (Dialysis procedures other than hemodialysis)

- 93000 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads)

- 99217–99239 (Hospital observation and discharge services)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care services)

The selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario associated with ICD code I12-.

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