N01.A
Billable

Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis?

ICD-10-CM N01.A is the diagnosis code for Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis. 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 N01.A

✅ This Code Includes

  • Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulopathy, NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N01.A. They are mutually exclusive:

  • Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome (with C3 glomerulopathy) with dense deposit disease (N01.6)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N01.A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN01.A — Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N01.A a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N01.A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N01.A mean?

N01.A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N01.A?

The parent code of N01.A is N01 ("Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome"). N01.A provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N01.A in?

N01.A is located in Section N00-N08 — "Glomerular diseases" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N01.A?

Use N01.A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis" 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 Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis is N01.A.

Can N01.A be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N01.A can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N01.A in?

N01.A is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N01.A?

Type 1 Excludes for N01.A include: Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome (with C3 glomerulopathy) with dense deposit disease (N01.6).

Is N01.A valid for 2026?

Yes, N01.A 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
N01.A
Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with C3 glomerulonephritis
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N00-N08 — Glomerular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM