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Z15.3: Genetic susceptibility to kidney disease

ICD-10-CM code Z15.3

New code ยท FY2026

Billable: use this code on claims.

  • New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).

Code breakdown

Z15.3

  1. Z15CategoryGenetic susceptibility to disease
  2. 3Character 4Genetic susceptibility to kidney disease

Coding notes

Code also

  • , if applicable, hypertension (I10-I1A)

Includes (from Z15)

  • confirmed abnormal gene

Excludes1 (from Z15)

  • chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99)

Use additional code (from Z15)

  • code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84)

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All FY2026 ICD-10-CM changes

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