Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ureteral stricture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ureteral Stricture
Use ICD-10 code N13.31 for hydroureteronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture
Use when hydronephrosis is present without hydroureteronephrosis.
The ICD-10 code for ureteral stricture with hydroureteronephrosis is N13.31. This code is used when imaging confirms the presence of a ureteral stricture causing hydroureteronephrosis.
Ureteral stricture is diagnosed using imaging techniques such as CT scans or retrograde pyelograms, which confirm the location and severity of the stricture.