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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction

ICD-10 Coding for Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction

N13.0
Z48.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ureteropelvic junction (upj) obstruction includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
UPJ Obstruction
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction

Use ICD-10 code N13.0 for hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Billable Code
N13.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms hydronephrosis with UPJ obstruction.
coding:
  • • Differentiate between congenital and acquired obstruction.

Applicable To

  • • Acquired UPJ obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure differentiation between congenital and acquired cases.

Encounter for other specified aftercare

Billable Code
Z48.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of recent surgical intervention and current follow-up status.

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up care after surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure surgical history is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R93.41

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of renal pelvis

Use when imaging shows abnormalities but no definitive diagnosis is made.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for UPJ obstruction follow-up?

The ICD-10 code for follow-up after UPJ obstruction surgery is Z48.89, used for post-surgical care. For confirmed UPJ obstruction, use N13.0.

How do you code hydronephrosis with UPJ obstruction?

Code N13.0 is used for hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstruction, confirmed by imaging.

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