Find key clinical documentation and medical coding information for Uremic Encephalopathy. This resource covers diagnosis, treatment, ICD-10 codes (G93.4), SNOMED CT concepts, and differential diagnosis considerations for healthcare professionals. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and management of Uremic Encephalopathy to improve your clinical documentation and ensure accurate medical coding.
Also known as
Chronic kidney disease
Specified as with uremic encephalopathy.
Other encephalopathy
May include toxic encephalopathies like uremic.
Diseases of the genitourinary system
Encompasses kidney diseases leading to uremia.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the encephalopathy due to acute or chronic kidney disease?
Acute kidney injury
Is there documented brain dysfunction?
Chronic kidney disease
Is there documented brain dysfunction?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Uremic Encephalopathy |
Hepatic Encephalopathy |
Metabolic Encephalopathy |
Coding uremic encephalopathy with unspecified uremia codes (N18.9) when more specific documentation supports G93.4. Impacts DRG and quality reporting.
Insufficient documentation of neurological symptoms linked to uremia can lead to coding errors and denials. CDI can improve documentation accuracy.
Missed coding of relevant comorbidities like hypertension (I10) or CKD (N18) with uremic encephalopathy. Impacts risk adjustment and reimbursement.
Patient presents with signs and symptoms consistent with uremic encephalopathy, a neurological complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI). Clinical manifestations include altered mental status, ranging from mild confusion and disorientation to delirium and coma. The patient exhibits [Specify level of consciousness e.g., lethargy, somnolence, obtundation]. Neurological examination reveals [Document specific findings e.g., asterixis, myoclonus, tremors]. Cognitive impairment is evident, with deficits in attention, memory, and executive function. Laboratory results indicate elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels, confirming renal dysfunction. The patient's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is significantly reduced, indicative of advanced CKD stage [Specify stage if known]. Treatment focuses on managing the underlying renal failure through dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis). Further management includes electrolyte correction and blood pressure control. Differential diagnosis includes other metabolic encephalopathies, such as hepatic encephalopathy and hypernatremia. Patient education regarding medication adherence, dietary restrictions, and dialysis compliance is crucial. ICD-10 code N19 for CKD and G93.4 for uremic encephalopathy are considered for coding and billing purposes. Prognosis depends on the response to dialysis and the management of underlying renal disease. Continued monitoring of neurological status and renal function is essential.