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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Nephrolithiasis

ICD-10 Coding for Right Nephrolithiasis

N20.0

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Nephrolithiasis

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:
  • • Confirmed renal calculus on imaging without hydronephrosis.
coding:
  • • Do not use with N13.2 if hydronephrosis is present.
documentation:
  • • Document stone size and location.

Applicable To

  • • Nephrolithiasis
  • • Renal calculus
  • • Staghorn calculus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the right kidney for clinical clarity.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R31.9

Hematuria, unspecified

Use with N20.0 if hematuria is documented.

R10.2

Pelvic and perineal pain

Use for documenting flank or abdominal pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right nephrolithiasis?

The ICD-10 code for right nephrolithiasis is N20.0, which covers calculus of the kidney without specifying laterality.

How is right nephrolithiasis documented?

Right nephrolithiasis should be documented with imaging confirmation, specifying stone size and location, and noting symptoms like hematuria.

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