2025 ICD-10-CM code N19
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the genitourinary system - Renal failure XIV Feed
Unspecified kidney failure. Uremia NOS.
Medical necessity for this code depends on the underlying symptoms and the need to investigate and manage the kidney failure.
In simple words: This code signifies kidney failure where the cause or specific type (acute or chronic) isn't clearly identified.
Unspecified kidney failure. Uremia NOS. Excludes1: acute kidney failure (N17.-) chronic kidney disease (N18.-) chronic uremia (N18.9) extrarenal uremia (R39.2) prerenal uremia (R39.2) renal insufficiency (acute) (N28.9) uremia of newborn (P96.0)
Example 1: A patient presents with symptoms suggesting kidney failure, but further testing is required to determine if it's acute or chronic., A patient's medical history mentions uremia, but the underlying kidney condition is not specified as acute or chronic., In an emergency situation, a patient displays signs of kidney failure, but there isn't enough information to classify it further.
Symptoms and signs of kidney failure, such as reduced urine output, swelling, and fatigue. Lab results like creatinine and BUN levels. Any available information on the duration or cause of the kidney dysfunction.
- Specialties:Nephrology, Internal medicine, Emergency medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Office