U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

N19 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified kidney failure

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

Code definition

Official description

N19

Unspecified kidney failure

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

Classification

Where N19 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 14

    Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease (N17-N19)

  3. 3

    Category N19

    Unspecified kidney failure

  4. 4

    Code N19

    Unspecified kidney failure

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Uremia NOS

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for N19.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N19.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • acute kidney failure (N17.-)
  • chronic kidney disease (N18.-)
  • chronic uremia (N18.9)
  • extrarenal uremia (R39.2)
  • prerenal uremia (R39.2)
  • renal insufficiency (acute) (N28.9)
  • uremia of newborn (P96.0)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for N19.

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 N19 mean?

N19 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified kidney failure.”

Is N19 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, N19 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 N19 located in ICD-10-CM?

N19 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 N19, Unspecified kidney failure.

What coding notes are listed for N19?

Its listed inclusion terms are Uremia NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute kidney failure (N17.-); chronic kidney disease (N18.-); chronic uremia (N18.9); extrarenal uremia (R39.2); prerenal uremia (R39.2); renal insufficiency (acute) (N28.9); uremia of newborn (P96.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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