N18.6

Billable

End stage renal disease

N18.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for End stage renal disease. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
N00-N99
Parent
N18
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This is called kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you need…

Read more about Kidney Failure at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Chronic kidney disease requiring chronic dialysis

Use additional code

  • code to identify dialysis status (Z99.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N18.6?
N18.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "End stage renal disease". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N18.6 a billable code?
Yes — N18.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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