What does ICD-10 code N07 mean?

ICD-10 code N07 is the standardized code used for hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code N07 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code N07 when recording hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code N07 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code N07: Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified

Name: ICD-10 Code N07: Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:26:32.297Z

N07 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

block

N00-N08Glomerular diseases

currentN00-N08

Official coding notes

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

Alport's syndrome (Q87.81-)
hereditary amyloid nephropathy (E85.-)
nail patella syndrome (Q87.2)
non-neuropathic heredofamilial amyloidosis (E85.-)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

UrologistGynecologist

Sibling codes

N00Acute nephritic syndrome N01Rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome N02Recurrent and persistent hematuria N03Chronic nephritic syndrome N04Nephrotic syndrome N05Unspecified nephritic syndrome N06Isolated proteinuria with specified morphological lesion N08Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewherebillable

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

N07

Replacement codes

N07.0 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with minor glomerular abnormalityN07.1 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with focal and segmental glomerular lesionsN07.2 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritisN07.3 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with diffuse mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritisN07.4 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritisN07.5 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with diffuse mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritisN07.6 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with dense deposit diseaseN07.7 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with diffuse crescentic glomerulonephritisN07.8 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with other morphologic lesionsN07.9 — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with unspecified morphologic lesionsN07.A — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with C3 glomerulonephritisN07.B — Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified with APOL1-mediated kidney disease [AMKD]

Common synonyms

Hereditary nephropathy, not elsewhere classified

Frequently asked questions

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