ICD-10-PCS Code For Kidney: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group XT25 includes procedures performed to monitor physiologic or physical function in the kidney. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when repetitive or continuous monitoring of kidney function is performed using external technologies. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS XT25 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Kidney Monitoring Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve repetitive measurement or observation of kidney function using external monitoring technologies, specifically under the New Technology section of the ICD-10-PCS. These monitoring procedures target the urinary system and the kidney and are documented when clinicians determine physiological or physical function levels over time. Accurate coding of these monitoring procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific monitoring performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
T	Body System	Urinary System
2	Operation	Monitoring
5	Body Part	Kidney

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Kidney Monitoring Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
T	Body System	Urinary System
2	Operation	Monitoring
5	Body Part	Kidney

When to Use

Use a code from this group when external monitoring technology is used to repetitively assess kidney physiological or physical function during an inpatient encounter. These codes are applicable when the monitoring is the documented operation on the kidney and is performed to determine levels over time.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XT25XE5	Monitoring of Kidney using Fluorescent Pyrazine, External Approach, New Technology Group 5

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult hospitalized for acute kidney injury with rapidly fluctuating urine output and concern for nephrotoxic medication effects; continuous external fluorescent tracer monitoring is initiated to repetitively assess renal perfusion and function over several hours to guide fluid management and medication adjustments. Typical codes: XT25XE5
A patient admitted electively for evaluation of complex chronic kidney disease progression where outpatient testing was inconclusive; during the inpatient workup, external fluorescent pyrazine monitoring is used repetitively to quantify kidney function trends over a monitored period to inform prognosis and treatment planning. Typical codes: XT25XE5
A postoperative patient who develops oliguria after major abdominal surgery with suspected renal hypoperfusion; clinicians perform repeated external fluorescent kidney monitoring to determine ongoing physiologic function and to decide on interventions such as vasoactive support or dialysis initiation. Typical codes: XT25XE5

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XT25XE5	Monitoring of Kidney using Fluorescent Pyrazine, External Approach, New Technology Group 5

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult hospitalized for acute kidney injury with rapidly fluctuating urine output and concern for nephrotoxic medication effects; continuous external fluorescent tracer monitoring is initiated to repetitively assess renal perfusion and function over several hours to guide fluid management and medication adjustments. Typical codes: XT25XE5
A patient admitted electively for evaluation of complex chronic kidney disease progression where outpatient testing was inconclusive; during the inpatient workup, external fluorescent pyrazine monitoring is used repetitively to quantify kidney function trends over a monitored period to inform prognosis and treatment planning. Typical codes: XT25XE5
A postoperative patient who develops oliguria after major abdominal surgery with suspected renal hypoperfusion; clinicians perform repeated external fluorescent kidney monitoring to determine ongoing physiologic function and to decide on interventions such as vasoactive support or dialysis initiation. Typical codes: XT25XE5

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Kidney Monitoring Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group XT25 represent?

Which body system and operation are specified for this code group?

How is `XT25XE5` described in this group?

Why is accurate coding within the XT25 group important for inpatient care?

When should a clinician document an XT25 procedure?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group XT25 represent?

Which body system and operation are specified for this code group?

How is `XT25XE5` described in this group?

Why is accurate coding within the XT25 group important for inpatient care?

When should a clinician document an XT25 procedure?

References