N04 ICD-10-CM Code: Nephrotic syndrome
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
N04Nephrotic syndrome
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N04 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Glomerular diseases (N00-N08)
- 3
Category N04
Nephrotic syndrome
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Code N04
Nephrotic syndrome
Codes under N04
N04 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
N04.0Nephrotic syndrome with minor glomerular abnormalityN04.1Nephrotic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesionsN04.2Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritisN04.3Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritisN04.4Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritisN04.5Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritisN04.6Nephrotic syndrome with dense deposit diseaseN04.7Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse crescentic glomerulonephritisN04.8Nephrotic syndrome with other morphologic changesN04.9Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changesN04.ANephrotic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritisN04.BNephrotic syndrome with immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN)Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N04.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N04.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N04.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for N04.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N04.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code N04 mean?
N04 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nephrotic syndrome.”
Is N04 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. N04 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is N04 located in ICD-10-CM?
N04 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Glomerular diseases (N00-N08) (N00–N08), under category N04, Nephrotic syndrome.
What coding notes are listed for N04?
No inclusion terms are listed for N04 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.