N13.72Header code — not billable
Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter
Short description: Vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydroureter
- Chapter
- 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system
- Category
- N13
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category N13
N13Obstructive and reflux uropathyN13.0Hydronephrosis 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, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code N13.72?
N13.72 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter.
Is N13.72 a billable code?
No. N13.72 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 N13.72 in?
N13.72 falls under Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system.
When did N13.72 become effective?
N13.72 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to N13.72?
N13.72 belongs to category N13, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.