Renal sclerosis, unspecified

This code signifies a hardening or scarring of the kidney tissue, often due to chronic kidney disease, hypertension, or other underlying conditions. It indicates a generalized and unspecified form of renal sclerosis, where the specific cause or type of sclerosis is not documented.

Use this code when documentation indicates "renal sclerosis" without further specification of the type (e.g., malignant nephrosclerosis, benign nephrosclerosis) or the underlying cause. It is appropriate when the physician explicitly states "unspecified renal sclerosis" or when more specific information is unavailable.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation regarding the type or cause of renal sclerosis is present; instead, query the provider.
• Always code any underlying conditions, such as hypertension or chronic kidney disease, that may be contributing to the renal sclerosis.
• This code is a diagnosis code and should not be used for procedures or services.