AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Code N14.1, Nephropathy induced by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, has been expanded and new codes were created as follows:N14.11, Contrast-induced nephropathy  N14.19, Nephropathy induced by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a rare but extremely serious kidney disorder associated with contrast dyes used in tests such as computerized tomography (CT) and angiograms. CIN is the third leading cause of hospital acquired acute kidney injury (AKI). The risk for CIN can increase for people with a history of heart disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD).The new codes will aid...

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