A patient's chart includes two diagnostic statements for services rendered today. The provider documents the patient has Stage 5 chronic kidney disease and End Stage Renal Disease. Which of the following is the appropriate reporting of ICD-10-CM codes to describe this patient's condition?

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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is considered the most severe stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), represented by the code N18.6. When a patient is documented as having ESRD, it is not necessary to also code for Stage 5 CKD (N18.5), as ESRD encompasses this condition.

A Patient's Chart Includes Two Diagnostic Statements for Services Rendered