N29 – Other disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classified elsewhere

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N29

Code: N29 (claims format: N29)
Description: Other disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classified elsewhere
Short description: Oth disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classd elswhr
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

Notes for N29

Excludes1 (not coded here):

disorders of kidney and ureter in:
cystinosis (E72.0)
gonorrhea (A54.21)
syphilis (A52.75)
tuberculosis (A18.11)

Code first:

underlying disease, such as:
amyloidosis (E85.-)
nephrocalcinosis (E83.59)
schistosomiasis (B65.0-B65.9)

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 N29

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N29?

N29 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of kidney and ureter in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block N25-N29 (Other disorders of kidney and ureter).

Is N29 a billable code?

Yes. N29 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.