N17
Non-billableAcute kidney failure
N17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute kidney failure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N17.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- N00-N99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHHealthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This is called kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you need…
Read more about Kidney Failure at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5)
Notes
- •associated underlying condition
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Chlorothiazide›
- Dopamine›
- MannitolOsmotic Diuretic [EPC]›
- Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride and Dextrose›
- albumin human, USP›
- Dopamine Hci›
- Dopamine Hci in 5% Dextrose›
- GlucarpidaseCarboxypeptidase [EPC]›
- TerlipressinVasopressin Receptor Agonist [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code N17?
- N17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute kidney failure". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Is N17 a billable code?
- No — N17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N17.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from N17?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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