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Q62.6

Non-billable

Malposition of ureter

Malposition of ureter

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Parent Code

Q62

Child Codes

5

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Child Codes (5)

Q62.60

Malposition of ureter, unspecified

BillableQ62.61

Deviation of ureter

BillableQ62.62

Displacement of ureter

BillableQ62.63

Anomalous implantation of ureter

BillableQ62.69

Other malposition of ureter

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malposition of ureter?

The ICD-10-CM code for malposition of ureter is Q62.6. The full clinical description is "Malposition of ureter". Q62.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q62.6 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q62.6 represents "Malposition of ureter". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q62.6 a billable code?

No, Q62.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Q62.6.

What chapter is Q62.6 in?

Q62.6 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What are the subcategories under Q62.6?

Q62.6 has 5 child codes, including: Q62.60 (Malposition of ureter, unspecified), Q62.61 (Deviation of ureter), Q62.62 (Displacement of ureter), Q62.63 (Anomalous implantation of ureter), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q62.6?

Q62.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5550994. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.