Z49.0
Non-billablePreparatory care for renal dialysis
Preparatory care for renal dialysis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Encounter for dialysis instruction and training
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- associated end stage renal disease (N18.6)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z49.0?
ICD-10-CM code Z49.0 represents "Preparatory care for renal dialysis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z49.0 a billable code?
No, Z49.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z49.0.
What chapter is Z49.0 in?
Z49.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z49.0?
Z49.0 has 2 child codes, including: Z49.01 (Encounter for fit/adjst of extracorporeal dialysis catheter), Z49.02 (Encounter for fit/adjst of peritoneal dialysis catheter).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z49.0?
Z49.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910935, C2910936. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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