N10
BillableAcute pyelonephritis
N10 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pyelonephritis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- N00-N99
- Edition
- FY2026
N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYou 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…
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Includes
- •Acute infectious interstitial nephritis
- •Acute pyelitis
- •Acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis
- •Hemoglobin nephrosis
- •Myoglobin nephrosis
Medications indicated for this condition
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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