2025 ICD-10-CM code N28
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Genitourinary - Other disorders of kidney and ureter Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Other disorders of the kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified.
Modifiers may apply depending on the specific circumstances and services provided. Consult the appropriate coding guidelines.
Medical necessity would be established by clear documentation of symptoms, diagnostic findings, and the physician's clinical judgment that the patient's condition necessitates further investigation or management related to the identified kidney or ureter issue.
Diagnosis and management of kidney and ureter disorders.This would typically involve taking a detailed medical history, performing a physical examination, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests (such as blood and urine tests), and potentially imaging studies (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI).
- Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- N28*: Other disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
In simple words: This code is used when someone has a problem with their kidneys or ureters (the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder) that doesn't fit into other specific medical categories.The doctor needs detailed information to provide an accurate diagnosis.
This ICD-10-CM code encompasses a range of disorders affecting the kidneys and ureters that don't fit into other, more specific categories within the N20-N29 range.These could include various non-infectious, non-neoplastic, and non-congenital conditions impacting the structure or function of these organs.Precise diagnosis requires detailed clinical documentation.
Example 1: A patient presents with persistent flank pain and microscopic hematuria (blood in the urine).After ruling out stones, infection, and tumors, the physician diagnoses a non-specific kidney disorder and uses code N28., A patient undergoing a routine checkup is found to have an abnormality in their ureter detected during an ultrasound. Further investigation doesn't reveal a specific diagnosis, and code N28 is applied., A patient with a history of kidney disease experiences worsening kidney function that is not attributable to a specific known etiology, such as glomerulonephritis or polycystic kidney disease. After thorough evaluation, code N28 is applied.
Detailed clinical history, including symptoms, duration, and progression of the condition;results of all relevant investigations (laboratory tests, imaging studies); physical examination findings; any prior medical history relevant to kidney or ureter function;differential diagnoses considered and reasons for exclusion.
** This code should be used cautiously and only when a definitive diagnosis cannot be established.Continuous monitoring and reevaluation are recommended to identify a specific diagnosis as soon as more information becomes available.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Nephrology, Urology
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient), Ambulatory Surgical Center, other relevant clinical settings.