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R88.0

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Cloudy (hemodialysis) (peritoneal) dialysis effluent

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

What This Code Means

Cloudy appearance of fluid removed during dialysis treatment, which may indicate infection or other complications in the dialysis process.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the type of dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal) when documented
  • •Investigate and document the underlying cause of cloudiness, such as peritonitis or bacterial contamination

Code Hierarchy

└R88Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances└R88.0Cloudy (hemodialysis) (peritoneal) dialysis effluent
└R88.0Cloudy (hemodialysis) (peritoneal) dialysis effluent

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