N13.72
Non-billableVesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydroureter
Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without 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 periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •calculus of kidney and ureter without hydronephrosisN20
- •congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureterQ62.0-Q62.3
- •hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstructionQ62.11
- •obstructive pyelonephritisN11.1
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydroureter?
The ICD-10-CM code for vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydroureter is N13.72. The full clinical description is "Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter". N13.72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code N13.72 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N13.72 represents “Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without 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 N13.72 a billable code?
No, N13.72 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 N13.72.
What chapter is N13.72 in?
N13.72 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N13.72?
N13.72 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 N13.72?
N13.72 has 3 child codes, including: N13.721 (Vesicoureter-reflux w reflux nephrop w/o hydrourt, unil), N13.722 (Vesicoureter-reflux w reflux nephrop w/o hydrourt, bi), N13.729 (Vesicoureter-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydrourt, unsp).
What are the UMLS CUIs for N13.72?
N13.72 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2902945. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N13.72 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydroureter affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of N13.72?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for N13.72 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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