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N26.1

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Atrophy of kidney (terminal)

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Permanent shrinkage and loss of function of a kidney, typically the end stage of chronic kidney disease.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify if this is unilateral or bilateral, as this affects clinical significance and coding
  • •Code the underlying cause of atrophy if documented (e.g., chronic pyelonephritis, obstruction)

Code Hierarchy

└N26Unspecified contracted kidney└N26.1Atrophy of kidney (terminal)
└N26.1Atrophy of kidney (terminal)

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