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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Calculus

ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Calculus

N21.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bladder calculus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bladder Stone
Vesical Calculus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Calculus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Calculus

Use ICD-10 code N21.0 for calculus in bladder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calculus in bladder

Billable Code
N21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of bladder stone confirmed by imaging
coding:
  • • No hydronephrosis present
documentation:
  • • Stone size and symptoms documented

Applicable To

  • • Bladder stone

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stone size and location for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R31.9

Hematuria, unspecified

Use when hematuria is present as a symptom.

N39.0

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Use if a UTI is present alongside the bladder stone.

R10.3

Pain localized to other parts of lower abdomen

Use if pelvic pain is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bladder calculus?

The ICD-10 code for bladder calculus is N21.0, which is used when a bladder stone is confirmed by imaging and symptoms are present.

How do you code a bladder stone removal procedure?

Bladder stone removal is coded with CPT 52317 for stones less than 2.5 cm and CPT 52318 for stones greater than 2.5 cm.

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