N26.9
Renal sclerosis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Diffuse mesangial sclerosis
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Focal glomerular sclerosis
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
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Nephrosclerosis
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Renal interstitial fibrosis
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Renal sclerosis
Clinical Information
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Hardening of the kidney due to infiltration by fibrous connective tissue fibrosis), usually caused by renovascular diseases or chronic hypertension. Nephrosclerosis leads to renal ischemia.
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Sclerosis or hardening of the kidney due to renovascular disease.
Details
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N26.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N26.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N26.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 N26.9 may differ.