Understand glomerulonephritis diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Find information on ICD-10 codes for glomerulonephritis, medical coding guidelines, clinical documentation improvement tips, and healthcare resources for patients and professionals. Learn about acute glomerulonephritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, kidney disease, renal failure, proteinuria, hematuria, and hypertension related to glomerulonephritis. Explore effective management strategies and the latest research in glomerulonephritis care.
Also known as
Glomerular diseases
Conditions primarily affecting the kidney's filtering units.
Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases
Diseases affecting the kidney's tubules and surrounding tissue.
Hypertensive diseases
High blood pressure and related complications, often linked to kidney disease.
Nephrotic syndrome
Kidney disorder characterized by proteinuria and edema, often due to glomerular damage.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the glomerulonephritis caused by a systemic disease?
Yes
Is it due to Lupus?
No
Is it rapidly progressive?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Kidney inflammation (glomeruli) |
IgA Nephropathy (Berger's) |
Post-streptococcal GN |
Coding lacks specificity, e.g., unspecified GN when documentation supports a more specific type. Impacts reimbursement and data accuracy.
Incorrectly coding acute or chronic GN based on documentation. Affects severity reporting and quality metrics.
Failure to code underlying causes (e.g., lupus, infections) impacting data analysis and case mix index.
Patient presents with signs and symptoms suggestive of glomerulonephritis. Presenting complaints include hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension, and reduced urine output. Onset of symptoms reported as [Onset timeframe - e.g., gradual over several weeks, acute onset 2 days ago]. Patient history includes [Relevant past medical history e.g., recent streptococcal infection, systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, hypertension]. Physical examination reveals [Specific findings e.g., periorbital edema, lower extremity edema, elevated blood pressure]. Laboratory findings demonstrate [Specific lab results e.g., elevated creatinine, decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR), presence of red blood cell casts in urine, abnormal urine protein creatinine ratio]. Differential diagnosis includes acute glomerulonephritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, IgA nephropathy, and lupus nephritis. Based on the clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and patient history, the presumptive diagnosis is [Specific type of glomerulonephritis e.g., post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis]. Plan includes further investigation with [Diagnostic tests ordered e.g., renal biopsy, complement levels, anti-streptolysin O titer]. Treatment plan includes [Medications and therapies prescribed e.g., blood pressure management with ACE inhibitors or ARBs, dietary modifications including sodium restriction, diuretics for edema management]. Patient education provided regarding disease process, medication management, and potential complications including acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Follow-up scheduled for [Follow-up timeframe] to monitor renal function, blood pressure control, and response to therapy. ICD-10 code [Appropriate ICD-10 code e.g., N00.x for acute glomerulonephritis, N03.x for chronic glomerulonephritis].