The appropriate code from the category N18 should be used as a secondary code with a code from category I12 to identify the stage of chronic kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that your kidneys are damaged and you cannot filter your blood as it should. The main risk factors for developing kidney disease are a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and renal failure.
CKD is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and blood cannot be filtered properly. This leaves excess water and waste products from the blood in the body, which can cause other health problems such as heart disease and stroke.
People can only know if they have a CRF with a simple blood and urine test. A blood test checks your blood for creatinine (a waste product) to see how well your kidneys are functioning. A urine test checks for protein in the urine (early signs of kidney damage).
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