N13Header code — not billable
Obstructive and reflux uropathy
- Chapter
- 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system
- Category
- N13
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category N13
N13.0Hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstructionYesN13.1Hydronephrosis w ureteral stricture, NECYesN13.2Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstructionYesN13.3Other and unspecified hydronephrosisN13.30Unspecified hydronephrosisYesN13.39Other hydronephrosisYesN13.4HydroureterYesN13.5Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter w/o hydronephrosisYesN13.6PyonephrosisYesN13.7Vesicoureteral-refluxN13.70Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecifiedYesN13.71Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathyYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code N13?
N13 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Obstructive and reflux uropathy.
Is N13 a billable code?
No. N13 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is N13 in?
N13 falls under Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system.
When did N13 become effective?
N13 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to N13?
N13 belongs to category N13, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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