Question 1

What are the active CMS reimbursement alerts for ICD-10-CM code N17.9?

Accepted Answer

According to CLV Intelligence data, 6 active CMS and MAC reimbursement policy changes are matched to ICD-10-CM code N17.9 (Acute kidney failure, unspecified) by CLV analysis of each policy. Of these, 6 are classified as Critical or High priority based on signal scoring of source authority, effective date urgency, and regulatory type. Policies are sourced from CMS transmittals, Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), and Federal Register notices; the linked source document is authoritative. Data is updated daily.

Question 2

What is the estimated recoverable revenue impact for practices missing CMS updates on N17.9?

Accepted Answer

According to CLV Intelligence's revenue model, practices with unmonitored CMS policy changes affecting ICD-10-CM code N17.9 (Acute kidney failure, unspecified) may expose an estimated $16,197 in recoverable annual revenue. This estimate is based on a 4% industry-standard coding error rate applied to an average annual claim volume, a $950 average Medicare allowed amount, and a 60% conservative recovery capture rate. This is a directional estimate — not a billing or legal guarantee.

Question 3

Which MAC contractors publish LCD or billing guidance for N17.9?

Accepted Answer

According to CLV Intelligence data, Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and billing guidance relevant to ICD-10-CM code N17.9 (Acute kidney failure, unspecified) may be issued by any of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs): Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Jurisdictions E and F), CGS Administrators (Jurisdiction 15), Palmetto GBA (Jurisdictions J and M), NGS (Jurisdictions 6 and K), WPS Government Health Administrators (Jurisdictions 5 and 8), First Coast Service Options (Jurisdiction N), and Novitas Solutions (Jurisdictions H and L). CLV Intelligence monitors all MAC jurisdictions daily and surfaces alerts by jurisdiction so clinical coders can filter to their region.

Question 4

Is ICD-10-CM code N17.9 billable under Medicare in 2025–2026?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N17.9 — Acute kidney failure, unspecified — is a valid billable diagnosis code under the ICD-10-CM FY2026 code set maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and adopted by CMS for Medicare and Medicaid billing. CLV Intelligence tracks CMS fee schedule updates, LCD revisions, and coverage policy changes that may affect reimbursement eligibility for this code. Coders should verify against the most recent MAC LCD and CMS NCCI edits before submission.

N17.9 — Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Code definition & billing validity

Which Medicare LCDs cover N17.9, by MAC?

MAC coverage considerations

Active CMS & MAC policy alerts

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals With Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program, and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model

MAC jurisdiction coverage

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