N16

Billable

Renal tubulo-interstitial disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

N16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Renal tubulo-interstitial disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
N00-N99
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

Includes

  • Pyelonephritis
  • Tubulo-interstitial nephritis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • diphtheritic pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis (A36.84)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in candidiasis (B37.49)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in cystinosis (E72.04)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in salmonella infection (A02.25)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in sarcoidosis (D86.84)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in Sjogren syndrome (M35.04)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.15)
  • pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in toxoplasmosis (B58.83)
  • renal tubular degeneration in diabetes (E08-E13 with .29)
  • syphilitic pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis (A52.75)

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N16?
N16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Renal tubulo-interstitial disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N16 a billable code?
Yes — N16 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from N16?
Excludes1 (not coded here): diphtheritic pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis (A36.84); pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in candidiasis (B37.49); pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in cystinosis (E72.04); pyelonephritis and tubulo-interstitial nephritis in salmonella infection (A02.25).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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