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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Obstructive Uropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Obstructive Uropathy

N13.2
N13.7
N13.8

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

Also Known as:
Urinary Tract Obstruction
Obstructive Nephropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Obstructive Uropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Obstructive Uropathy

Use ICD-10 code N13.2 for hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

Billable Code
N13.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of hydronephrosis with a confirmed stone

Applicable To

  • • Calculous obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of a stone causing the obstruction.

Vesicoureteral reflux

Non-Billable
N13.7
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when vesicoureteral reflux is confirmed by imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Reflux nephropathy

Important Notes

  • • Document the grade of reflux if available.

Other obstructive and reflux uropathy

Billable Code
N13.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use for non-calculous causes of obstruction.

Applicable To

  • • Obstruction due to external compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the non-calculous cause.

Unspecified obstructive and reflux uropathy

Billable Code
N13.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the cause of obstruction is not specified.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Encourage specificity in documentation to avoid this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N20.1

Calculus of ureter

Use to specify the presence of a ureteral stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for obstructive uropathy?

The ICD-10 code for obstructive uropathy primarily falls under the range N13.0-N13.9, with specific codes like N13.2 for calculous obstruction.

How do you code hydronephrosis with a ureteral stone?

Code N13.2 is used for hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction, requiring confirmation via imaging.

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