N15
Non-billableOther renal tubulo-interstitial diseases
Other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- pyelonephritis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases?
The ICD-10-CM code for other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases is N15. The full clinical description is "Other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases". N15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code N15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N15 represents “Other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is N15 a billable code?
No, N15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under N15.
What chapter is N15 in?
N15 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N15?
N15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: pyeloureteritis cystica (N28.85).
What are the subcategories under N15?
N15 has 4 child codes, including: N15.0 (Balkan nephropathy), N15.1 (Renal and perinephric abscess), N15.8 (Other specified renal tubulo-interstitial diseases), N15.9 (Renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for N15?
N15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495054. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N15 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of N15?
N15 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB5Z (Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases, unspecified).
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