N14
Header — not billableDrug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions
The ICD-10 code for drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions is N14.
N14 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 5 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Code first
This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. Coding convention requires the underlying (etiology) code to be sequenced first, with this code listed second.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •This code represents a manifestation. Documentation should identify the underlying condition, which must be coded first.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under N14
Related codes in this category
- N10Acute pyelonephritis
- N11Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritisnon-billable header
- N12Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
- N13Obstructive and reflux uropathynon-billable header
- N15Other renal tubulo-interstitial diseasesnon-billable header
- N16Renal tubulo-interstitial disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
- N14Drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditionsnon-billable header