Acute Renal Failure

What DX code can you use for resolved acute renal failure. My physican removed a dialysis catheter..since the renal failure has resolved. New to this..appreciate any guidence.

Apr 14th, 2011 - HIMcoder 41

re: Acute Renal Failure

V58.81 Fitting and adjustment of vascular catheter ( includes toilet or cleansing/removal or replacment.)

you can't code the acute renal failure if it no longer exists.