ICD-10 N28.1
Billable / SpecificCyst of kidney, acquired
About ICD-10-CM N28.1
ICD-10-CM code N28.1 represents Cyst of kidney, acquired. This is a billable/specific code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N28). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N28.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under N28.1. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Cyst (multiple) (solitary) of kidney (acquired)
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with N28.1. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- cystic kidney disease (congenital) (Q61.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for N28.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N28.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing N28.1.
2 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N28.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert N28.1 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| N28.1 | 5932 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To N28.1
Other codes in section N25-N29 (Other disorders of kidney and ureter).
ICD-10 N28.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N28.1 billable? +
Yes, N28.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to N28.1? +
ICD-10 N28.1 includes: Cyst (multiple) (solitary) of kidney (acquired).
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for N28.1? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with N28.1): cystic kidney disease (congenital) (Q61.-)
What ICD-9 codes does N28.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, N28.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5932. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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