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ICD-10 Coding for Hydroureteronephrosis(B96.20, N13.0, N13.2)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for hydroureteronephrosis, including primary and secondary codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:
Obstructive uropathyUreteral obstruction with hydronephrosis
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hydroureteronephrosis

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
N13.6Pyonephrosis
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.20Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

PyonephrosisN13.6

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hydroureteronephrosis.

Lack of laterality documentation

Impact

Clinical: Impacts treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always document right, left, or bilateral involvement.

Using N20.0 with N13.2

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to claim denials., Compliance: Violates ICD-10 Excludes1 note., Data Quality: Leads to inaccurate clinical data.

Mitigation

Use N13.2 alone when hydronephrosis is due to a stone.

Unspecified codes

Impact

Using unspecified codes like N13.30 can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation to support specific coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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