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Z99.2: Dependence on renal dialysis

You have been depending on a dialysis machine for several months.

The kidneys detoxify the body. The kidneys ensure that the body does not have too much fluid.

Your kidneys are no longer working adequately. You therefore have to have regular renal replacement therapy. This is also referred to as dialysis. During dialysis, the blood is detoxified and excess water removed.

There are various forms of dialysis. The blood can be purified directly via a large blood vessel or through the abdomen.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).