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N28.9

Billable

Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An unspecified disorder affecting the kidney and ureter when the exact condition cannot be determined or is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • This is a non-specific code; query the provider for more specific diagnosis information when possible
  • Use only when documentation is insufficient to assign a more specific code

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • chronic renal insufficiency (N18.9)
  • unspecified nephritic syndrome (N05.-)

Code Hierarchy

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