Z49: Encounter for care involving renal dialysis
Codes under Z49 (Encounter for care involving renal dialysis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Z49.0 | Preparatory care for renal dialysis | — |
| Z49.0 | Preparatory care for renal dialysis | — |
| Z49.01 | Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter | ✓ |
| Z49.01 | Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter | ✓ |
| Z49.02 | Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter | ✓ |
| Z49.02 | Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter | ✓ |
| Z49.3 | Encounter for adequacy testing for dialysis | — |
| Z49.3 | Encounter for adequacy testing for dialysis | — |
| Z49.31 | Encounter for adequacy testing for hemodialysis | ✓ |
| Z49.31 | Encounter for adequacy testing for hemodialysis | ✓ |
| Z49.32 | Encounter for adequacy testing for peritoneal dialysis | ✓ |
| Z49.32 | Encounter for adequacy testing for peritoneal dialysis | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z49?
Z49 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Encounter for care involving renal dialysis. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is Z49 a billable code?
No — Z49 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Z49.0 — Preparatory care for renal dialysis). 8 of the 12 codes under Z49 are billable.
What codes fall under Z49?
Z49 includes Z49.0, Z49.0, Z49.01, Z49.01, Z49.02, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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