A36.84
BillableDiphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy
Diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Acute renal tubular necrosis35455006
- Acute tubular necrosis35455006
- Acute tubule necrosis35455006
- Tubulorrhexis35455006
- Acute necrosis of cortex of kidney444794000
- Acute renal cortical necrosis444794000
- Toxic acute tubular necrosis1144961003
- Diphtheritic renal tubular necrosis1163077002
- Renal tubular necrosis caused by diphtheria1163077002
- Renal tubular necrosis caused by diphtheria toxin1163077002
- Bacterial nephritis42231000009109
- Diphtheria tubulointerstitial nephropathy1086071000119103
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy?
The ICD-10-CM code for diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy is A36.84. The full clinical description is "Diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy". A36.84 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A36.84 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A36.84 represents "Diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A36.84 a billable code?
Yes, A36.84 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A36.84 in?
A36.84 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A36.84?
A36.84 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with A36.84?
Yes, when using A36.84 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A36.84 map to?
A36.84 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 444794000, 35455006, 42231000009109, 1086071000119103, 1163077002, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A36.84?
A36.84 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887066. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.