About the Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also called chronic kidney failure, is a condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, leading to health problems.
Source: National Institutes of Health
Diagnosis Codes
ICD-10: N18.1, N18.2, N18.3, N18.30, N18.31, N18.32, N18.4, N18.5, N18.6, N18.9
Clinical Trials
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Alliance Partners
Patients can receive free education and support services.
The National Kidney Foundation conducts research and provides education and support for all people affected by kidney disease.
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