2021 ICD-10-CM Code N13.71
Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy
Valid for Submission
N13.71 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy. The code N13.71 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code N13.71 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like secondary left vesicoureteral reflux grade 1, secondary left vesicoureteral reflux grade 1 measured by radionuclide cystogram, secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 1, secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 1 measured by voiding urethrocystography, secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 3 , secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 3 measured by radionuclide cystogram, etc.
| ICD-10: | N13.71 |
| Short Description: | Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy |
| Long Description: | Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy |
Code Classification
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code N13.71 are found in the index:
- - Reflux - K21.9
- - vesicoureteral (with scarring) - N13.70
- - without nephropathy - N13.71
- - vesicoureteral (with scarring) - N13.70
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Secondary left vesicoureteral reflux grade 1
- Secondary left vesicoureteral reflux grade 1 measured by radionuclide cystogram
- Secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 1
- Secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 1 measured by voiding urethrocystography
- Secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 3
- Secondary right vesicoureteral reflux grade 3 measured by radionuclide cystogram
- Vesicoureteral reflux without reflux nephropathy
Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
The ICD-10 code N13.71 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V38.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2021.
Convert N13.71 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code N13.71 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 593.70 - Vescouretrl rflux unspcf (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
Ureteral Disorders
Your kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from your blood. The urine travels from the kidneys to the bladder in two thin tubes called ureters.
The ureters are about 8 to 10 inches long. Muscles in the ureter walls tighten and relax to force urine down and away from the kidneys. Small amounts of urine flow from the ureters into the bladder about every 10 to 15 seconds.
Sometimes the ureters can become blocked or injured. This can block the flow of urine to the bladder. If urine stands still or backs up the ureter, you may get a urinary tract infections.
Doctors diagnose problems with the ureters using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays, and examination of the ureter with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery.
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)