ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for renal dialysis catheter management
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Management (of) › renal dialysis catheter”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding renal dialysis catheter management
The ICD-10-CM code for renal dialysis catheter management is Z49.01 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter).
Within Z49.0 (Preparatory care for renal dialysis), Z49.01 is specifically for encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter. Related codes cover peritoneal dialysis catheter (Z49.02).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 698 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 1.6398), DRG 699 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC, relative weight 1.0003) and DRG 700 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6741), in MDC 11 (Diseases and Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about renal dialysis catheter management ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for renal dialysis catheter management?
- Z49.01 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter.
Is Z49.01 billable?
- Yes. Z49.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z49.01 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z49.01 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z49.01 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.