ICD-10-CM Code N26.9
Renal sclerosis, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.N26.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of renal sclerosis, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code N26 is used to code Glomerulosclerosis
Glomerulosclerosis refers to a hardening of the glomerulus in the kidney. It is a general term to describe scarring of the kidneys' tiny blood vessels, the glomeruli, the functional units in the kidney that filter urine from the blood.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #698-700 - Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #698-700 - Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #698-700 - Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'N26.9 - Renal sclerosis, unspecified'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code N26.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code N26.9 and a single ICD9 code, 587 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: N26 - Unspecified contracted kidney