New ICD-9-CM Codes for Beneficiaries with Chronic Kidney Disease and new HCPCS for reporting Epoetin Alfa and Darbepoetin Alfa
Renal dialysis facilities and hospitals should be made
aware that the ICD-9-CM code 585 for Chronic Renal Failure will no longer be
acceptable without the fourth digit extension for claims with dates of service on or after
October 1, 2005.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 31, 2005
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.