ICD-10-CM N27.0 is the diagnosis code for Small kidney, unilateral. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of kidney and ureter" 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where N27.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, N27.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
N27.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Small kidney, unilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N27.0 is N27 ("Small kidney of unknown cause"). N27.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N27.0 is located in Section N25-N29 — "Other disorders of kidney and ureter" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use N27.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Small kidney, unilateral" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Small kidney, unilateral is N27.0.
Yes, N27.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
N27.0 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N27.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.