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Condition marked by the presence of renal calculi, abnormal concretions within the kidney, usually of mineral salts. Crystals in the pelvis of the kidney. Formation of stones in the kidney.
Calculus (stone), of ureter; Ureteric stone; Clinical Information. Stones in the ureter that are formed in the kidney. They are rarely more than 5 mm in diameter for larger renal stones cannot enter ureters. They are often lodged at the ureteral narrowing and can cause excruciating renal colic.
Knowing the ICD-10 codes for kidney stone diagnosis helps with accurate records and billing. The first sign of renal colic is sharp, intense pain in the side or belly. Other signs include blood in urine, painful urination, and feeling sick. Doctors use the ICD-10 code N23 for this renal colic.
When you’re scanning the ICD-10-CM code set, you’re sure to notice N13.2 (Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction). Because the descriptor refers to “calculous,” it’s clear that this diagnosis code describes a condition that includes a stone.
N20.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of calculus of kidney. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
N20.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of calculus of kidney. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code N200 is used to code Kidney stone.
N13.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Approximate Synonyms.
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM N20.0 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
Deborah A Baumgarten, MD, MPH. Deputy Editor: Albert Q Lam, MD. Literature review current through: Aug 2024. This topic last updated: May 03, 2024. INTRODUCTION. Kidney stone disease (nephrolithiasis) is a common problem in primary care practice. Patients may present with the classic symptoms of renal colic and hematuria.
N20.0 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Calculus of kidney. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025. ↓ See below for any exclusions, inclusions or special notations. N20.0 also applies to the following: Inclusion term (s):