ICD-10-CM N23 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified renal colic. This code falls under the section "Urolithiasis" 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 N23 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, N23 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
N23 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified renal colic". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
N23 is located in Section N20-N23 — "Urolithiasis" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use N23 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified renal colic" 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 Unspecified renal colic is N23.
Yes, N23 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
N23 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N23 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.