Question 1

Is N11 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N11 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N11 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N11 represents Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis. 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

When was ICD-10 code N11 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N11 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N11?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N11 is section:N10-N16 (Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases (N10-N16)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with N11?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding N11, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

N112026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Includes4Included conditions

Is N11 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code N11 mean?

When was ICD-10 code N11 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N11?

Should I use additional codes with N11?