N29 Billable Code
Other disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classified elsewhere
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Section Detail
N25-N29
Other disorders of kidney and ureter (N25-N29)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease, such as:
- amyloidosis (E85.-)
- nephrocalcinosis (E83.59)
- schistosomiasis (B65.0-B65.9)
excludes1
- disorders of kidney and ureter in:
- cystinosis (E72.0)
- gonorrhea (A54.21)
- syphilis (A52.75)
- tuberculosis (A18.11)
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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