Oct 01, 2021 · N13.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N13.2 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N13.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 N13.2 may differ.
Hydronephrosis with obstruction by stones; Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction with infection (N13.6) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N13.2. Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code.
Oct 01, 2021 · Other hydronephrosis. N13.39 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N13.39 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N13.39 - other international versions of ICD-10 N13.39 may differ.
N13.30 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified hydronephrosis. The code N13.30 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code N13.30 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like acquired caliectasis, …
calculus of kidney and ureter without hydronephrosis ( N20.-) Abnormal enlargement of a kidney, which may be caused by blockage of the ureter (such as by a kidney stone) or chronic kidney disease that prevents urine from draining into the bladder.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N13.30 became effective on October 1, 2021.
N13.30 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified hydronephrosis. The code N13.30 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code N13.30 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like acquired caliectasis, acquired hydronephrosis, acquired obstruction of urinary tract, acquired obstructive defect of renal pelvis, bilateral hydronephrosis , caliectasis, etc.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like N13.30 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
PYONEPHROSIS-. distention of kidney with the presence of pus and suppurative destruction of the renal parenchyma. it is often associated with renal obstruction and can lead to total or nearly total loss of renal function.
HYDRONEPHROSIS-. abnormal enlargement or swelling of a kidney due to dilation of the kidney calices and the kidney pelvis. it is often associated with obstruction of the ureter or chronic kidney diseases that prevents normal drainage of urine into the urinary bladder.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N13.6 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Distention of kidney with the presence of pus and suppurative destruction of the renal parenchyma. It is often associated with renal obstruction and can lead to total or nearly total loss of renal function.
Treatment for Hydronephrosis: Treatment is typically focused on treating the underlying condition by removing the urine buildup, relieving pressure or clearing the infection. If caused by infection, this would be treated with antibiotics.
Hydronephrosis is due to another disease or disorder and is not considered a primary disease, but a secondary condition. In the picture below, on the left is a normal kidney/ureter and on the right is hydronephrosis and swelling of the kidney.