N26.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Renal sclerosis, unspecified

N26.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Renal sclerosis, unspecified” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Official description

N26.9

Renal sclerosis, unspecified

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

Where N26.9 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 14

    Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other disorders of kidney and ureter (N25-N29)

  3. 3

    Category N26

    Unspecified contracted kidney

  4. 4

    Code N26.9

    Renal sclerosis, unspecified

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for N26.9.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for N26.9.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N26.9.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for N26.9.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for N26.9.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code N26.9 mean?

N26.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Renal sclerosis, unspecified.”

Is N26.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, N26.9 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 N26.9 located in ICD-10-CM?

N26.9 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Other disorders of kidney and ureter (N25-N29) (N25–N29), under category N26, Unspecified contracted kidney.

What coding notes are listed for N26.9?

No inclusion terms are listed for N26.9 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.