N19 — Unspecified kidney failure

N19

ICD-10 Chapter 14: Genitourinary System — illustrative image — Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Kidney failure recorded without stating whether it is acute or chronic.

Also called: unspecified kidney failure, renal failure unspecified.

When this code is used

Used for unspecified kidney failure.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code N19 belongs to Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system, which covers codes N00–N99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related anatomy

Kidneys

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code N19?

N19 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified kidney failure”. Kidney failure recorded without stating whether it is acute or chronic.

When is code N19 used?

Used for unspecified kidney failure. It belongs to Chapter 14 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the genitourinary system).

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