N17: Acute kidney failure
Codes under N17 (Acute kidney failure). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| N17.0 | Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis | ✓ |
| N17.0 | Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis | ✓ |
| N17.1 | Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis | ✓ |
| N17.1 | Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis | ✓ |
| N17.2 | Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis | ✓ |
| N17.2 | Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis | ✓ |
| N17.8 | Other acute kidney failure | ✓ |
| N17.8 | Other acute kidney failure | ✓ |
| N17.9 | Acute kidney failure, unspecified | ✓ |
| N17.9 | Acute kidney failure, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code N17?
N17 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Acute kidney failure. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is N17 a billable code?
No — N17 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example N17.0 — Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis). 10 of the 10 codes under N17 are billable.
What codes fall under N17?
N17 includes N17.0, N17.0, N17.1, N17.1, N17.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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Informational only, not coding or medical advice. Verify against the official ICD-10-CM (FY2026) and your payer's guidelines.
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