N00

Non-billable

Acute nephritic syndrome

N00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute nephritic syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N00.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
N00-N99
Subcodes
12
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. They are near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside each kidney there are about a million tiny structures called nephrons. They filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which become urine. The urine flows through tubes called ureters. It goes to your bladder, which stores the urine until you go to the bathroom. Most kidney…

Read more about Kidney Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • acute glomerular disease
  • acute glomerulonephritis
  • acute nephritis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis (N10)
  • nephritic syndrome NOS (N05.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N00?
N00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute nephritic syndrome". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N00 a billable code?
No — N00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N00.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of N00?
N00 has 12 more specific child codes, including N00.0, N00.1, N00.2.
What is excluded from N00?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis (N10); nephritic syndrome NOS (N05.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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