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
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for preparatory care for renal dialysis?
The ICD-10-CM code for preparatory care for renal dialysis is Z49.0. The full clinical description is "Preparatory care for renal dialysis". Z49.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z49.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z49.0 represents “Preparatory care for renal dialysis”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and 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.
How does Z49.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like preparatory care for renal dialysis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z49.0?
Z49.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB94.0 (Preparatory care for dialysis).
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