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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ureteral Calculus

ICD-10 Coding for Ureteral Calculus

N20.1
N13.2

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

Also Known as:
Ureterolithiasis
Ureteral Stone
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ureteral Calculus

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

Use ICD-10 code N20.1 for calculus of ureter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calculus of ureter

Billable Code
N20.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of ureteral stone without hydronephrosis

Applicable To

  • • Ureterolithiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of hydronephrosis.

Hydronephrosis with ureteral obstruction

Billable Code
N13.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing hydronephrosis and ureteral obstruction
  • • Symptoms of obstructive uropathy

Applicable To

  • • Obstructive uropathy due to ureteral stone

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly indicates obstruction due to the stone.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ureteral calculus?

The ICD-10 code for ureteral calculus without obstruction is N20.1. If hydronephrosis is present, use N13.2.

How do you code a ureteral stone with hydronephrosis?

For a ureteral stone causing hydronephrosis, use ICD-10 code N13.2, which indicates obstruction due to the stone.

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