Question 1

Is N29 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, N29 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N29 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N29 represents Other disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 N29 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N29 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 N29?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N29 is section:N25-N29 (Other disorders of kidney and ureter (N25-N29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from N29?

Accepted Answer

Code N29 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: disorders of kidney and ureter in:; cystinosis (E72.0); gonorrhea (A54.21) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with N29 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can N29 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, N29 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use N29 as a secondary diagnosis.

N292026

Excludes15Not coded together

Code First4Sequence another code first

Excludes29Not included here

Also Known As10Alternative terms

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