N17.9Billable

Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Chapter
14. Diseases of the genitourinary system
Category
N17
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category N17

N17Acute kidney failureN17.0Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosisYesN17.1Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosisYesN17.2Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosisYesN17.8Other acute kidney failureYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N17.9?

N17.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute kidney failure, unspecified.

Is N17.9 a billable code?

Yes. N17.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is N17.9 in?

N17.9 falls under Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system.

When did N17.9 become effective?

N17.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to N17.9?

N17.9 belongs to category N17, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.