N28.0 – Ischemia and infarction of kidney

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of kidney and ureter

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N28.0
Code
N28.0 (claims format: N280)
Description
Ischemia and infarction of kidney
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
N25-N29 Other disorders of kidney and ureter
Parent codes
N28

Notes for N28.0

Applicable to:
  • Renal artery embolism
  • Renal artery obstruction
  • Renal artery occlusion
  • Renal artery thrombosis
  • Renal infarct
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • atherosclerosis of renal artery (extrarenal part) (I70.1)
  • congenital stenosis of renal artery (Q27.1)
  • Goldblatt's kidney (I70.1)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block N25-N29

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • disorders of kidney and ureter with urolithiasis (N20-N23)

Index terms for N28.0

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

Related codes in N28

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N28.0?

N28.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for ischemia and infarction of kidney, in the block N25-N29 (Other disorders of kidney and ureter).

Is N28.0 a billable code?

Yes. N28.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N28.0 belong to?

It belongs to category N28 – Other disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified.

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.