ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N28.9
Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N28.9
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- chronic renal insufficiency (N18.9)
- unspecified nephritic syndrome (N05.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Nephropathy NOS
- Renal disease (acute) NOS
- Renal insufficiency (acute)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code N28.9 (Disorder of kidney and ureter)
ICD-10-CM code N28.9 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 N28.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N28.9 - Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified. 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 Disorder of kidney and ureter related to unspecified.