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ICD-10 Coding for Right Nephrolithiasis(N20.0, N13.2, R10.2)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for right nephrolithiasis, including documentation requirements, common pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:
Right Kidney StoneRight Renal Calculus
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Right Nephrolithiasis

N00-N99Primary Range

Diseases of the genitourinary system

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Calculus of kidney
N20.0Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Hydronephrosis with renal/ureteral calculous obstructionN13.2
Unspecified renal colicN23

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Right Nephrolithiasis.

Failure to document laterality

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials due to insufficient documentation.

Mitigation

Always specify right or left in clinical notes., Use templates that prompt for laterality.

Coding both N20.0 and N13.2 for obstructing stone with hydronephrosis.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment and potential claim denial., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use N13.2 alone when hydronephrosis is present.

Incorrect code combination

Impact

Using N20.0 and N13.2 together when hydronephrosis is present.

Mitigation

Educate coders on Excludes1 notes and proper sequencing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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