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Z49 - Encounter for care involving renal dialysis


The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for care involving renal dialysis is listed as Z49.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Z49
Description: Encounter for care involving renal dialysis
  • Code also associated end stage renal disease (N18.6)
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z49:
Z49.0 - Preparatory care for renal dialysis
Z49.3 - Encounter for adequacy testing for dialysis