Nephrotic syndrome w diffuse endocaplry prolif glomrlneph

This code signifies a specific type of nephrotic syndrome characterized by diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritis. This is a severe kidney disorder where the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units of the kidneys, are inflamed and damaged, leading to significant protein loss in the urine, edema, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia. The "diffuse endocapillary proliferative" aspect refers to the widespread inflammation and increased cellularity within the glomerular capillaries.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states nephrotic syndrome in conjunction with a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritis. This typically occurs in cases of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis or other immune-mediated glomerular diseases presenting with nephrotic range proteinuria. Supporting documentation should include pathology reports detailing the specific glomerular changes.

• Ensure the pathology report specifically identifies "diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritis" as the underlying cause of the nephrotic syndrome.
• Do not use this code if the nephrotic syndrome is due to other types of glomerulonephritis; refer to the N04.- subcategory for other specific morphological lesions.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, followed by any associated symptoms or complications.