Pyelonephritis ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Pyelonephritis?

Understanding Pyelonephritis ICD codes is crucial for correct diagnosis and billing. Here are the standard codes for Pyelonephritis:

• N10 - Acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis. This code is used for acute pyelonephritis, a kidney inflammation typically due to a bacterial infection.
• N11.0 - Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis. This code applies to chronic obstructive pyelonephritis and reflux nephropathy involving long-term kidney inflammation.
• N11.1 - Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis in diseases classified elsewhere. This code is used when chronic pyelonephritis is secondary to another condition.
• N12 - Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic. This code is for unspecified cases of pyelonephritis where the duration of the condition (acute or chronic) is not stated.‍
• N13.6 - Pyonephrosis. This code is used for pyonephrosis, a condition where pus accumulates in the kidneys, typically due to pyelonephritis.

Which Pyelonephritis ICD Codes Are Billable?

Here are the Pyelonephritis ICD codes listed above, along with their billable status:

• N10 - Yes. The code is billable, and it pertains to acute pyelonephritis.
• N11.0 - Yes. This code represents billable chronic obstructive pyelonephritis and reflux nephropathy.
• N11.1 - Yes. This code is billable and is used for chronic pyelonephritis due to another condition.
• N12 - Yes. This billable code is for unspecified cases of pyelonephritis.
• N13.6 - Yes. This code is billable, denoting pyonephrosis, usually resulting from pyelonephritis.

Clinical Information

• Pyelonephritis, an infection or inflammation of the kidney, usually results from a urinary tract infection (UTI).
• Symptoms often include lower back or side pain, fever, frequent urination, and cloudy or strong-smelling urine.
• Acute pyelonephritis is an abrupt onset, while chronic pyelonephritis involves long-term inflammation, often due to recurrent UTIs.
• Untreated pyelonephritis can lead to severe complications, including kidney damage, abscesses, and sepsis.
• Diagnosis often involves urine tests, imaging tests, and sometimes kidney biopsies.
• Treatment typically includes antibiotics to treat the infection, pain medication, and hospitalization in severe cases.

Synonyms Include:

• Kidney infection
• Infection of renal pelvis
• Renal inflammation
• UTI of the kidney
• Kidney pyelitis