Disorders resulting from impaired renal function (588)
ICD-9 code 588 for Disorders resulting from impaired renal function is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NEPHRITIS, NEPHROTIC SYNDROME, AND NEPHROSIS (580-589).
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Check out the HCPCS manual year 2018 pages 588 to 589 this will assist with how to bill for differ level physicians at hospitals.
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