N08
Billable

Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Billable / Specific Code

What is Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere?

ICD-10-CM N08 is the diagnosis code for Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. This code falls under the section "Glomerular diseases" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N08

✅ This Code Includes

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nephritis
  • Nephropathy

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N08. They are mutually exclusive:

  • glomerulonephritis, nephritis and nephropathy (in):
  • antiglomerular basement membrane disease (M31.0)
  • diabetes (E08-E13 with .21)
  • gonococcal (A54.21)
  • Goodpasture's syndrome (M31.0)
  • hemolytic-uremic syndrome (D59.3-)
  • lupus (M32.14)
  • mumps (B26.83)
  • syphilis (A52.75)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.14)
  • Wegener's granulomatosis (M31.31)
  • pyelonephritis in diseases classified elsewhere (N16)
  • renal tubulo-interstitial disorders classified elsewhere (N16)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N08 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN08 — Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N08 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N08 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N08 mean?

N08 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N08 in?

N08 is located in Section N00-N08 — "Glomerular diseases" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N08?

Use N08 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere?

The ICD-10-CM code for Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere is N08.

Can N08 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N08 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N08 in?

N08 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N08?

Type 1 Excludes for N08 include: glomerulonephritis, nephritis and nephropathy (in):; antiglomerular basement membrane disease (M31.0); diabetes (E08-E13 with .21) and more.

Is N08 valid for 2026?

Yes, N08 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
N08
Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N00-N08 — Glomerular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM