N04.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
N04.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
N04.9Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than N04.9
View categoryN04.9 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
Where N04.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Glomerular diseases (N00-N08)
- 3
Category N04
Nephrotic syndrome
- 4
Code N04.9
Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N04.9.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N04.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N04.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for N04.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N04.9.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code N04.9 mean?
N04.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes.”
Is N04.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, N04.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is N04.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
N04.9 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 N04.9?
No inclusion terms are listed for N04.9 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.