Question 1

Is N12 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, N12 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N12 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N12 represents Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code N12 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N12 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N12?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N12 is section:N10-N16 (Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases (N10-N16)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from N12?

Accepted Answer

Code N12 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: calculous pyelonephritis (N20.9). These conditions cannot be coded together with N12 as they represent different diagnoses.

N122026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Notes3Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is N12 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code N12 mean?

When was ICD-10 code N12 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N12?

What conditions are excluded from N12?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code N12?

How common is hospitalization for N12?