N04.20
Billable codeNephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis, unspecified
The ICD-10 code for nephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis, unspecified is N04.20.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Membranous nephropathy NOS with nephrotic syndrome
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- N04.21Primary membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome
- N04.22Secondary membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome
- N04.29Other nephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis
- N04.20Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis, unspecified
Associated MS-DRGs
N04.20 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.