Z49.0
Non-billablePreparatory care for renal dialysis
Z49.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Preparatory care for renal dialysis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z49.01 for billing.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhen your kidneys are healthy, they clean your blood. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work your kidneys used to do. Unless you have a kidney transplant , you will need a treatment called dialysis. There are two main types of dialysis. Both types filter your blood to rid your body of harmful wastes, extra salt, and…
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Includes
- •Encounter for dialysis instruction and training
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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