Q62.1
Non-billableCongenital occlusion of ureter
Congenital occlusion of ureter
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Atresia and stenosis of ureter
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
Q62.0Congenital hydronephrosis
Q62.2Congenital megaureter
Q62.3Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
Q62.4Agenesis of ureter
Q62.5Duplication of ureter
Q62.6Malposition of ureter
Q62.7Congenital vesico-uretero-renal reflux
Q62.8Other congenital malformations of ureter
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital occlusion of ureter?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital occlusion of ureter is Q62.1. The full clinical description is "Congenital occlusion of ureter". Q62.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q62.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q62.1 represents “Congenital occlusion 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 Q62.1 a billable code?
No, Q62.1 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 Q62.1.
What chapter is Q62.1 in?
Q62.1 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q62.1?
Q62.1 has 3 child codes, including: Q62.10 (Congenital occlusion of ureter, unspecified), Q62.11 (Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction), Q62.12 (Congenital occlusion of ureterovesical orifice).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q62.1?
Q62.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495587, C0266321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q62.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital occlusion of ureter 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 Q62.1?
Q62.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB31.8 (Atresia or stenosis of ureter).
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