Question 1

Is N13 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N13 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N13 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N13 represents Obstructive and reflux uropathy. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N13?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N13 is section:N10-N16 (Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases (N10-N16)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from N13?

Accepted Answer

Code N13 has Type 2 Excludes including: calculus of kidney and ureter without hydronephrosis (N20.-); congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter (Q62.0-Q62.3); hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (Q62.11) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in N13 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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