N19

Billable

Unspecified kidney failure

N19 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified kidney failure. 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 · NIH

Healthy 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.

Includes

  • Uremia NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute kidney failure (N17.-)
  • chronic kidney disease (N18.-)
  • chronic uremia (N18.9)
  • extrarenal uremia (R39.2)
  • prerenal uremia (R39.2)
  • renal insufficiency (acute) (N28.9)
  • uremia of newborn (P96.0)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N19?
N19 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified kidney failure". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N19 a billable code?
Yes — N19 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from N19?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute kidney failure (N17.-); chronic kidney disease (N18.-); chronic uremia (N18.9); extrarenal uremia (R39.2).

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

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