Understand Missed Dialysis diagnosis, clinical documentation, and medical coding. Find information on healthcare implications, ICD-10 codes for Missed Dialysis, and best practices for accurate reporting. Learn about the effects of missed dialysis treatments and proper documentation for renal failure complications. This resource offers guidance for physicians, nurses, and medical coders on managing and documenting Missed Dialysis for optimal patient care and accurate reimbursement.
Also known as
Dependence on renal dialysis
Covers missed dialysis sessions due to patient reasons.
Chronic kidney disease
May be used if missed dialysis worsens CKD.
Persons encountering health services
Can describe problems related to accessing or receiving dialysis.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the missed dialysis session documented?
Yes
Is there a documented reason?
No
Insufficient documentation to code missed dialysis
When to use each related code
Description |
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Missed dialysis session |
Fluid overload due to missed dialysis |
Electrolyte imbalance due to missed dialysis |
Coding lacks specificity (e.g., hemodialysis, peritoneal) impacting reimbursement and quality data.
Distinguishing between patient refusal and missed appointment is crucial for accurate reporting and care planning.
Insufficient documentation of the reason for missed dialysis hinders accurate coding and clinical analysis.
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with missed dialysis, including fatigue, fluid overload, shortness of breath, and electrolyte imbalance. The patient reports missing their scheduled hemodialysis session on [date]. The missed dialysis treatment is confirmed by review of the patient's dialysis schedule and communication with the dialysis center. Physical examination reveals [document specific findings, e.g., edema, elevated blood pressure, signs of uremia]. Laboratory results indicate [document specific lab abnormalities, e.g., elevated potassium, creatinine, BUN]. The patient's current clinical presentation is attributed to the missed dialysis treatment. The plan is to resume hemodialysis as soon as possible and address electrolyte derangements. Patient education provided regarding the importance of adherence to the prescribed dialysis schedule and potential complications of missed treatments, including fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, and cardiovascular events. The patient verbalized understanding of the risks associated with missing dialysis sessions. Referral to nephrology for ongoing management of chronic kidney disease and dialysis needs. Diagnosis: Missed dialysis (renal dialysis skipped, dialysis non-compliance, missed hemodialysis, missed peritoneal dialysis). ICD-10 code: Z91.15 (Patient's intentional underdosing of medication regimen for other and unspecified reasons). This code may not perfectly capture missed dialysis and clinical judgment should be used to determine the most appropriate code.