ICD-10-CM N19: Unspecified kidney failure

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for N19

Unspecified kidney failure

Coding Notes & Guidelines for N19

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acute kidney failure (N17.-)
  • chronic kidney disease (N18.-)
  • chronic uremia (N18.9)
  • extrarenal uremia (R39.2)
  • prerenal uremia (R39.2)
  • renal insufficiency (acute) (N28.9)
  • uremia of newborn (P96.0)
Inclusion Terms

Uremia NOS

About ICD-10-CM Code N19 (Unspecified kidney failure)

ICD-10-CM code N19 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM N19 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about N19 - Unspecified kidney failure. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unspecified kidney failure.