Asked by Meredith Stone on Sep 23, 2024
What is/are the correct code(s) for tubulointerstitial nephritis due to brucellosis?
A) A23.9
B) N16
C) A23.9, N16
D) N15.0
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
An inflammatory condition affecting the tubules, interstitium, and spaces between the kidney cells, often leading to impaired kidney function.
Brucellosis
An infectious disease caused by the Brucella bacteria, transmitted from animals to humans, characterized by fever, sweats, and muscle pain.
- Discern and outline the diagnostic codes and terminology pertinent to urinary system diseases.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and outline the diagnostic codes and terminology pertinent to urinary system diseases.