N13.73
Non-billableVesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy with hydroureter
Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureter
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- pyelonephritis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- calculus of kidney and ureter without hydronephrosis (N20.-)
- congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter (Q62.0-Q62.3)
- hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (Q62.11)
- obstructive pyelonephritis (N11.1)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy with hydroureter?
The ICD-10-CM code for vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy with hydroureter is N13.73. The full clinical description is "Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureter". N13.73 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code N13.73 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N13.73 represents "Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureter". It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is N13.73 a billable code?
No, N13.73 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under N13.73.
What chapter is N13.73 in?
N13.73 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N13.73?
N13.73 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: pyeloureteritis cystica (N28.85); reflux-associated pyelonephritis (N11.0).
What are the subcategories under N13.73?
N13.73 has 3 child codes, including: N13.731 (Vesicoureter-reflux w reflux nephrop w hydrourt, unil), N13.732 (Vesicoureter-reflux w reflux nephrop w hydrourt, bilateral), N13.739 (Vesicoureter-reflux w reflux nephropathy w hydroureter, unsp).
What are the UMLS CUIs for N13.73?
N13.73 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2902948. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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