N12 Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

Billable

Block: Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases (N10-N16)

Includes

  • Interstitial nephritis NOS
  • Pyelitis NOS
  • Pyelonephritis NOS

Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)

  • calculous pyelonephritis (N20.9)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit N12 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026