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.
Official description
N08Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N08 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Glomerular diseases (N00-N08)
- 3
Category N08
Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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Code N08
Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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.
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 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.