Heredit nephrop, NEC w diffus endocaplry prolif glomrlneph

This code signifies a genetic kidney disorder characterized by inherited abnormalities in kidney structure and function, specifically involving inflammation and proliferation of cells within the glomerular capillaries. This form of hereditary nephropathy is further specified by the presence of diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritis, indicating widespread involvement of the glomeruli.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of hereditary nephropathy, not otherwise specified, alongside a biopsy-proven or clinically evident diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritis. This typically applies to patients with a family history of kidney disease and specific histological findings on renal biopsy.

• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes this specific type of glomerulonephritis from other forms of hereditary nephropathy.
• Do not use this code if the underlying hereditary nephropathy is specified by another, more precise ICD-10-CM code.
• Always review the pathology report for definitive confirmation of diffuse endocapillary proliferative glomerulonephritis.