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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ureterolithiasis

ICD-10 Coding for Ureterolithiasis

N20.1
N13.2

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

Also Known as:
Ureteral stone
Ureteral calculus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ureterolithiasis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ureterolithiasis

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

clinical:
  • • Presence of ureteral stone confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality and specific location within the ureter

Applicable To

  • • Ureteral stone
  • • Ureteral calculus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented and confirmed by imaging.

Hydronephrosis with ureteral obstruction

Billable Code
N13.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing hydronephrosis and obstruction
  • • Symptoms of obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Obstructive uropathy with hydronephrosis

Important Notes

  • • Do not use with N20.1 due to Excludes1 note.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R31.0

Gross hematuria

Use as a secondary code if hematuria is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ureterolithiasis?

The ICD-10 code for ureterolithiasis is N20.1, used for stones located in the ureter.

How do you code ureterolithiasis with hydronephrosis?

Use ICD-10 code N13.2 for ureterolithiasis with hydronephrosis, as N20.1 and N13.2 should not be used together.

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