N11.8
BillableOther chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis
Other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Nonobstructive chronic pyelonephritis NOS
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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(3)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
- Pyelitis27174002
- XGP - Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis38898003
- XGPN - Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis38898003
- Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis38898003
- CPN - Chronic pyelonephritis63302006
- Chronic pyelonephritis63302006
- Pyelitis glandularis89637003
- Renal interstitial fibrosis95577005
- Chronic urinary tract infection197928006
- Chronic infective interstitial nephritis236374007
- KIN - karyomegalic interstitial nephritis782738008
- Karyomegalic interstitial nephritis782738008
- Systemic karyomegaly782738008
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
- Nonobstructive chronic pyelonephritis NOS
- Chronic infective interstitial nephritis
- KIN - karyomegalic interstitial nephritis
- Renal interstitial fibrosis
- Karyomegalic interstitial nephritis
- Chronic urinary tract infection
- Pyelitis glandularis
- XGP - Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
- XGPN - Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
- Systemic karyomegaly
- Pyelitis
- Chronic pyelonephritis
- CPN - Chronic pyelonephritis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis is N11.8. The full clinical description is "Other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis". N11.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code N11.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N11.8 represents “Other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis”. 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 N11.8 a billable code?
Yes, N11.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is N11.8 in?
N11.8 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N11.8?
N11.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: pyeloureteritis cystica (N28.85).
Are additional codes required with N11.8?
Yes, when using N11.8, also report: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent..
What SNOMED CT codes does N11.8 map to?
N11.8 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 63302006, 236374007, 197928006, 782738008, 27174002, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for N11.8?
N11.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1392616, C0477729. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N11.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis 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 N11.8?
N11.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB55.Z (Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis, unspecified).
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