N11.0
BillableNonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Pyelonephritis (chronic) associated with (vesicoureteral) reflux
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- pyelonephritis
- chronic infectious interstitial nephritis
- chronic pyelitis
- chronic 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
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Related Codes(3)
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(34)
SNOMED CT
- CPN - Chronic pyelonephritis63302006
- Chronic pyelonephritis63302006
- Chronic non-obstructive atrophic pyelonephritis197764002
- Nephropathy associated with vesicoureteral reflux197764002
- Non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis197764002
- RN - Reflux nephropathy197764002
- Reflux nephropathy197764002
- Pyelonephritis associated with another disorder197782004
- Secondary pyelonephritis197782004
- Chronic urinary tract infection197928006
- Familial non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis707208009
- Familial reflux nephropathy707208009
UMLS
- Chronic non-obstructive atrophic pyelonephritisC0451718
- Nephropathy associated with vesicoureteral refluxC0451718
- Non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritisC0451718
- Non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis (disorder)C0451718
- Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritisC0451718
- RN - Reflux nephropathyC0451718
- Reflux nephropathyC0451718
- Pyelonephritis (chronic) associated with (vesicoureteral) refluxC2902930
Clinical Terms
- Pyelonephritis (chronic) associated with (vesicoureteral) reflux
- Pyelonephritis associated with another disorder
- Familial non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
- Familial reflux nephropathy
- Reflux nephropathy
- Chronic urinary tract infection
- Nephropathy associated with vesicoureteral reflux
- Secondary pyelonephritis
- Non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
- Chronic non-obstructive atrophic pyelonephritis
- RN - Reflux nephropathy
- Chronic pyelonephritis
- CPN - Chronic pyelonephritis
- Non-obstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis?
The ICD-10-CM code for nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis is N11.0. The full clinical description is "Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis". N11.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code N11.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N11.0 represents “Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is N11.0 a billable code?
Yes, N11.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is N11.0 in?
N11.0 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N11.0?
N11.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: pyeloureteritis cystica (N28.85); vesicoureteral reflux NOS (N13.70).
Are additional codes required with N11.0?
Yes, when using N11.0, also report: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent..
What SNOMED CT codes does N11.0 map to?
N11.0 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 63302006, 197764002, 197928006, 707208009, 197782004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for N11.0?
N11.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0451718, C2902930. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N11.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis 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 N11.0?
N11.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB55.Z (Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis, unspecified).
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