Question 1

Is N19 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, N19 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for unspecified kidney failure. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N19 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N19 represents Unspecified kidney failure. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N19?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N19 is section:N17-N19 (Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease (N17-N19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from N19?

Accepted Answer

Code N19 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acute kidney failure (N17.-); chronic kidney disease (N18.-); chronic uremia (N18.9) and 4 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with N19 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Is N19 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code N19 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N19?

What conditions are excluded from N19?

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