Renal
ICD-10: N18
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Track It in Your Records
Progressive loss of kidney function over months or years. Kidneys filter waste from blood — when they fail, toxins build up. Staged 1–5 based on GFR, with Stage 5 requiring dialysis or transplant.
Prevalence: 37 million Americans (15%)
Key Metrics to Track
These are the numbers that matter most for managing Chronic Kidney Disease. Tabula Medica pulls these from all your connected providers and shows trends over time.
| Metric | Target | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| eGFR | Above 60 mL/min (Stage 1–2) | Every 3–6 months |
| Creatinine | Within normal range | Every 3–6 months |
| Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio | Below 30 mg/g | Annually |
| Potassium | 3.5–5.0 mEq/L | Every 3–6 months |
| Phosphorus | 2.5–4.5 mg/dL | Per nephrologist |
| Blood Pressure | Below 130/80 | Every visit |
Record Types You'll Need
Lab ResultsMedicationsVital SignsConditionsProceduresEncounters
Management Tips from Your Records
- GFR trend is more important than any single reading — a slow decline is expected with age, but rapid drops signal problems
- Collect labs from all providers (primary care, nephrologist, hospital) to see the complete kidney timeline
- Track potassium carefully — many kidney patients restrict potassium but multiple doctors may not coordinate
- Monitor phosphorus in later stages — elevated phosphorus accelerates bone loss
Warning Signs to Watch For
Tabula Medica's AI can flag these patterns across your unified records:
⚠ GFR dropping more than 5 points per year
⚠ New or worsening proteinuria
⚠ Potassium above 5.5 (hyperkalemia risk)
⚠ Hemoglobin dropping (kidneys produce less EPO)
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