N11 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for N11 ICD 10 code
- chronic infectious interstitial nephritis
- chronic pyelitis
- chronic pyelonephritis
Use additional:
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
Codes
- N11.0 Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
- N11.1 Chronic obstructive pyelonephritis
- N11.8 Other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis
- N11.9 Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to N11 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
N11 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about N11 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
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