N03 – Chronic nephritic syndrome

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Glomerular diseases

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code N03
Code
N03 (claims format: N03)
Description
Chronic nephritic syndrome
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under N03

N03 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for N03

Includes:
  • chronic glomerular disease
  • chronic glomerulonephritis
  • chronic nephritis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis (N11.-)
  • diffuse sclerosing glomerulonephritis (N05.8-)
  • nephritic syndrome NOS (N05.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block N00-N08

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N03?

N03 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic nephritic syndrome, in the block N00-N08 (Glomerular diseases).

Is N03 a billable code?

No. N03 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.