N00.8 – Acute nephritic syndrome with other morphologic changes

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Glomerular diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N00.8
Code
N00.8 (claims format: N008)
Description
Acute nephritic syndrome with other morphologic changes
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
14. Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Block
N00-N08 Glomerular diseases
Parent codes
N00

Notes for N00.8

Applicable to:
  • Acute nephritic syndrome with proliferative glomerulonephritis NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

N00 – Acute nephritic syndrome

Includes:
  • acute glomerular disease
  • acute glomerulonephritis
  • acute nephritis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis (N10)
  • nephritic syndrome NOS (N05.-)

Block N00-N08

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • hypertensive chronic kidney disease (I12.-)
Code also:
  • any associated kidney failure (N17-N19).

Index terms for N00.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in N00

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N00.8?

N00.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute nephritic syndrome with other morphologic changes, in the block N00-N08 (Glomerular diseases).

Is N00.8 a billable code?

Yes. N00.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N00.8 belong to?

It belongs to category N00 – Acute nephritic syndrome.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.