ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Balkan endemic nephropathy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Nephropathy › Balkan (endemic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Balkan endemic nephropathy
The ICD-10-CM code for Balkan endemic nephropathy is N15.0 (Balkan nephropathy).
Within N15 (other renal tubulo-interstitial diseases), N15.0 is specifically for Balkan nephropathy. Related codes cover renal and perinephric abscess (N15.1), other specified renal tubulo-interstitial diseases (N15.8) and renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified (N15.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 698 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 1.6398), DRG 699 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC, relative weight 1.0003) and DRG 700 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6741), in MDC 11 (Diseases and Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Balkan endemic nephropathy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Balkan endemic nephropathy?
- N15.0 — Balkan nephropathy.
Is N15.0 billable?
- Yes. N15.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N15.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N15.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N15.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. N15.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.