ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for analgesic nephropathy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Nephropathy › analgesic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding analgesic nephropathy
The ICD-10-CM code for analgesic nephropathy is N14.0 (Analgesic nephropathy). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N14.0.
Within N14 (Drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions), N14.0 is specifically for analgesic nephropathy. Related codes cover nephropathy induced by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances (N14.1), nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance (N14.2), nephropathy induced by heavy metals (N14.3) and toxic nephropathy, not elsewhere classified (N14.4).
Code first: poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4).
Use an additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
More specific analgesic nephropathy codes (official index)
- with medullary necrosis, acute N17.2 — Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis
Common questions about analgesic nephropathy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for analgesic nephropathy?
- N14.0 — Analgesic nephropathy. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: N17.2.
Is N14.0 billable?
- Yes. N14.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N14.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N14.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N14.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. N14.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.