Infection of kidney, unspecified

This code signifies an infection affecting the kidney(s) where the specific type or causative organism of the infection is not documented. It represents a general renal infection without further diagnostic specificity.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a kidney infection, but the provider has not specified the type (e.g., pyelonephritis, renal abscess) or the infectious agent. Documentation supporting its use would include terms like "kidney infection," "renal infection," or "infection of the kidney, NOS."

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation is available (e.g., acute pyelonephritis, renal carbuncle).
• Query the provider for greater specificity if possible, especially regarding the type of infection or laterality.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying conditions that may predispose to kidney infection, if documented.