Can you code acute renal failure and end stage on the same encounter?
No, you cannot code acute renal failure and end stage on the same encounter. Acute renal failure is a sudden and severe decline in kidney function. End stage renal disease is a chronic condition in which the kidneys have lost their function. The two conditions are not the same and cannot be coded together.Kidney Disease - Related Articles
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