N08 – Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Glomerular diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N08
Code
N08 (claims format: N08)
Description
Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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

Notes for N08

Applicable to:
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nephritis
  • Nephropathy
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • glomerulonephritis, nephritis and nephropathy (in):
  • antiglomerular basement membrane disease (M31.0)
  • diabetes (E08-E13 with .21)
  • gonococcal (A54.21)
  • Goodpasture's syndrome (M31.0)
  • hemolytic-uremic syndrome (D59.3-)
  • lupus (M32.14)
  • mumps (B26.83)
  • syphilis (A52.75)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.14)
  • Wegener's granulomatosis (M31.31)
  • pyelonephritis in diseases classified elsewhere (N16)
  • renal tubulo-interstitial disorders classified elsewhere (N16)
Code first:
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • amyloidosis (E85.-)
  • congenital syphilis (A50.5)
  • cryoglobulinemia (D89.1)
  • disseminated intravascular coagulation (D65)
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)
  • microscopic polyangiitis (M31.7)
  • multiple myeloma (C90.0-)
  • sepsis (A40.0-A41.9)
  • sickle-cell disease (D57.0-D57.8)

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).

Index terms for N08

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N08?

N08 is the ICD-10-CM code for glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block N00-N08 (Glomerular diseases).

Is N08 a billable code?

Yes. N08 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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.