VA/DoD Indications for Referring a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease to a Nephrologist

Are you evaluating a patient with chronic kidney disease?

Yes

EGFR

mL per min per 1.73 sq m

Has there been a rapid decline in the eGFR?

Yes

Does the patient have anemia associated with the chronic renal disease?

Yes

Does the patient have problems with phosphorus balance or secondary hyperparathyroidism?

Yes

Urine protein excretion

grams per 24 hours

Is the underlying cause for the renal disease known?

Yes

Does the primary care provider feels comfortable in managing the patient?

Yes

Does the patient have nephrolithiasis?

Yes

Does the suspected cause of the renal disease require specialized care?

Yes

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Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of indications for referral of the patient to a nephrologist

Should you consider referring the patient to a nephrologist if the patient is in agreement?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Referral And Transfer
- Chronic Kidney Disease Referring to Nephrologist - NICE Guidelines

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Therapy

Objective

ICD-10

VA/DoD Indications for Referring a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease to a Nephrologist

Purpose: To identify a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who should be referred to a nephrologist based on VA/DoD guidelines.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

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Next Steps in Evaluation

Therapy

Objective

ICD-10