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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Stone

ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Stone

N20.0
N13.2

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

Also Known as:
Left Kidney Stone
Left Nephrolithiasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Stone

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Stone

Use ICD-10 code N20.0 for calculus of kidney, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calculus of kidney

Billable Code
N20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of kidney stone confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Documented absence of hydronephrosis

Applicable To

  • • Kidney stone
  • • Renal calculus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'left' even though the code does not require laterality.

Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculus obstruction

Billable Code
N13.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing hydronephrosis
  • • Obstructing stone confirmed

Applicable To

  • • Obstructive uropathy due to stone

Important Notes

  • • Do not use N20.0 with N13.2.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R31.9

Hematuria, unspecified

Use for documenting hematuria associated with the stone.

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use for documenting flank pain associated with the stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left kidney stone?

The ICD-10 code for a left kidney stone is N20.0, used for a confirmed renal calculus without hydronephrosis.

Can N20.0 and N13.2 be used together?

No, N20.0 and N13.2 cannot be used together. Use N13.2 if hydronephrosis is present due to the stone.

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