N11.0
Billable

Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis?

ICD-10-CM N11.0 is the diagnosis code for Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis. This code falls under the section "Renal tubulo-interstitial 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 N11.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Pyelonephritis (chronic) associated with (vesicoureteral) reflux

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N11.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • vesicoureteral reflux NOS (N13.70)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N11.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN11.0 — Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N11.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N11.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N11.0 mean?

N11.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N11.0?

The parent code of N11.0 is N11 ("Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis"). N11.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N11.0 in?

N11.0 is located in Section N10-N16 — "Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N11.0?

Use N11.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis" 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 Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis is N11.0.

Can N11.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N11.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N11.0 in?

N11.0 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N11.0?

Type 1 Excludes for N11.0 include: vesicoureteral reflux NOS (N13.70).

Is N11.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, N11.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousN11Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritisNext →N11.1Chronic obstructive pyelonephritis
Code Details
N11.0
Nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N10-N16 — Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM