ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for ESRD: N18.6
The closest CDC title for "ESRD" is N18.6, End stage renal disease. N18.6 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under N18, then other CDC titles that name end stage renal disease
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- N18Chronic kidney disease (CKD)Header
- N18.1Chronic kidney disease, stage 1Billable
- N18.2Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)Billable
- N18.3Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)Header
- N18.30Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecifiedBillable
- N18.31Chronic kidney disease, stage 3aBillable
- N18.32Chronic kidney disease, stage 3bBillable
- N18.4Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)Billable
- N18.5Chronic kidney disease, stage 5Billable
- N18.6End stage renal diseaseBillable
- N18.9Chronic kidney disease, unspecifiedBillable
- I12.0Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal diseaseBillable
- I13.11Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal diseaseBillable
- I13.2Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal diseaseBillable
Code first
The CDC tabular list says to report the code named here before this one.
From N18. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
Use additional code to identify dialysis status (Z99.2)
From N18. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code, if applicable, to identify:
Related conditions
Related pages
- N18.6 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category N18Every code under it
- Chapter 14Diseases of the genitourinary system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ESRD?
The closest CDC title for "ESRD" is N18.6, End stage renal disease. N18.6 is a billable code.
Is N18.6 billable?
Yes. N18.6 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to N18.6?
The CDC tabular list gives 4 "use additional code" notes for N18.6 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is N18.6 in?
Chapter 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.