ICD Code N17.8

ICD code N17.8 is other types of sudden (acute) kidney failure that are not specified elsewhere.

1. Sudden onset of kidney dysfunction not attributable to chronic kidney disease

2. Rapid increase in serum creatinine or decrease in urine output

3. Evidence of acute kidney injury that does not fit criteria for more specific acute kidney failure subtypes

4. Presence of symptoms such as oliguria, anuria, or fluid overload

5. Laboratory findings indicating impaired renal function (elevated BUN, creatinine)

6. Exclusion of prerenal, postrenal, or specific intrinsic causes already classified elsewhere

7. Acute presentation with possible complications such as electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis, or uremia

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code N17.8 include:

- 90935 (Hemodialysis procedure with single evaluation by a physician or other qualified health care professional)

- 90937 (Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation(s) with or without substantial revision of dialysis prescription)

- 90945 (Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis, per day)

- 90947 (Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis, requiring repeated evaluations, per day)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 99221-99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99231-99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99291-99292 (Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario associated with ICD code N17.8.

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