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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for cystica pyelitis

N28.84

Pyelitis cystica

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pyelitis (congenital) (uremic) › cystica”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding cystica pyelitis

The ICD-10-CM code for cystica pyelitis is N28.84 (Pyelitis cystica).

Within N28.8 (other specified disorders of kidney and ureter), N28.84 is specifically for Pyelitis cystica. Related codes cover hypertrophy of kidney (N28.81), Megaloureter (N28.82), Nephroptosis (N28.83), Pyeloureteritis cystica (N28.85), Ureteritis cystica (N28.86) and other specified disorders of kidney and ureter (N28.89).

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 689 (Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC, relative weight 1.1415), DRG 690 (Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC, relative weight 0.801), DRG 791 (Prematurity with Major Problems, relative weight 4.1075) and DRG 793 (Full Term Neonate with Major Problems, relative weight 4.2195), in MDC 11 (Diseases and Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract) and MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period), 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 cystica pyelitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cystica pyelitis?

N28.84 — Pyelitis cystica.

Is N28.84 billable?

Yes. N28.84 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can N28.84 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N28.84 as a principal diagnosis.

Is N28.84 a CC or MCC?

N28.84 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.