N18

Non-billable

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

N18 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N18.1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
N00-N99
Subcodes
7
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. Their main job is to filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which become urine. They also keep the body's chemicals balanced, help control blood pressure, and make hormones. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. It can also…

Read more about Chronic Kidney Disease at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Code first

Use additional code

  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • associated cachexia (E88.A)
  • kidney transplant status (Z94.0)

Medications indicated for this condition

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Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N18?
N18 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic kidney disease (CKD)". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N18 a billable code?
No — N18 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N18.1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of N18?
N18 has 7 more specific child codes, including N18.1, N18.2, N18.3.

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

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