N10 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Acute pyelonephritis for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Use additional:
  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to N10 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

N10 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about N10 ICD 10 code

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 diseases attack the nephrons. This damage may leave kidneys unable to remove wastes. Causes can include genetic problems, injuries, or medicines. You have a higher risk of kidney disease if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a close family member with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease damages the nephrons slowly over several years. Other kidney problems include:

  • Cancer
  • Cysts
  • Stones
  • Infections

Your doctor can do blood and urine tests to check if you have kidney disease. If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The information in this box was provided by MedlinePlus.gov