N17

Non-billable

Acute kidney failure

N17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute kidney failure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N17.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
N00-N99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5)

Notes

  • associated underlying condition

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N17?
N17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute kidney failure". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N17 a billable code?
No — N17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N17.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of N17?
N17 has 5 more specific child codes, including N17.0, N17.1, N17.2.
What is excluded from N17?
Excludes1 (not coded here): posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5).

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

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