U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

N08 ICD-10-CM Code: Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

N08

Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where N08 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 14

    Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Glomerular diseases (N00-N08)

  3. 3

    Category N08

    Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

  4. 4

    Code N08

    Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nephritis
  • Nephropathy

Code first

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • amyloidosis (E85.-)
  • congenital syphilis (A50.5)
  • cryoglobulinemia (D89.1)
  • disseminated intravascular coagulation (D65)
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)
  • microscopic polyangiitis (M31.7)
  • multiple myeloma (C90.0-)
  • sepsis (A40.0-A41.9)
  • sickle-cell disease (D57.0-D57.8)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N08.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • glomerulonephritis, nephritis and nephropathy (in):
  • antiglomerular basement membrane disease (M31.0)
  • diabetes (E08-E13 with .21)
  • gonococcal (A54.21)
  • Goodpasture's syndrome (M31.0)
  • hemolytic-uremic syndrome (D59.3-)
  • lupus (M32.14)
  • mumps (B26.83)
  • syphilis (A52.75)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.14)
  • Wegener's granulomatosis (M31.31)
  • pyelonephritis in diseases classified elsewhere (N16)
  • renal tubulo-interstitial disorders classified elsewhere (N16)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for N08.

Transparency

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code N08 mean?

N08 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.”

Is N08 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, N08 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 N08 located in ICD-10-CM?

N08 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Glomerular diseases (N00-N08) (N00–N08), under category N08, Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.

What coding notes are listed for N08?

Its listed inclusion terms are Glomerulonephritis; Nephritis; Nephropathy. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; amyloidosis (E85.-); congenital syphilis (A50.5); cryoglobulinemia (D89.1); disseminated intravascular coagulation (D65); gout (M1A.-, M10.-); microscopic polyangiitis (M31.7); multiple myeloma (C90.0-); sepsis (A40.0-A41.9); sickle-cell disease (D57.0-D57.8). Excludes1 notes: glomerulonephritis, nephritis and nephropathy (in):; antiglomerular basement membrane disease (M31.0); diabetes (E08-E13 with .21); gonococcal (A54.21); Goodpasture's syndrome (M31.0); hemolytic-uremic syndrome (D59.3-); lupus (M32.14); mumps (B26.83); syphilis (A52.75); systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.14); Wegener's granulomatosis (M31.31); pyelonephritis in diseases classified elsewhere (N16); renal tubulo-interstitial disorders classified elsewhere (N16). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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