Document the stage of CKD

• Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
• Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
• Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
• Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
• Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)

Document any underlying cause of CKD such as diabetes or hypertension

Document if the patient is dependent on dialysis

Chronic renal failure without a documented stage will be assigned to chronic kidney disease, unspecified