N17 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute kidney failure
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
N17Acute kidney failure
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N17 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease (N17-N19)
- 3
Category N17
Acute kidney failure
- 4
Code N17
Acute kidney failure
Codes under N17
N17 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N17.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N17.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N17.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N17.
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 N17 mean?
N17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute kidney failure.”
Is N17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. N17 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 N17 located in ICD-10-CM?
N17 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease (N17-N19) (N17–N19), under category N17, Acute kidney failure.
What coding notes are listed for N17?
No inclusion terms are listed for N17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: posttraumatic renal failure (T79.5). No Excludes2 note is listed.