Q62Header code — not billable
Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter
Short description: Congen defects of renal pelvis and congen malform of ureter
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q62
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q62
Q62.0Congenital hydronephrosisYesQ62.1Congenital occlusion of ureterQ62.10Congenital occlusion of ureter, unspecifiedYesQ62.11Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junctionYesQ62.12Congenital occlusion of ureterovesical orificeYesQ62.2Congenital megaureterYesQ62.3Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureterQ62.31Congenital ureterocele, orthotopicYesQ62.32CecoureteroceleYesQ62.39Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureterYesQ62.4Agenesis of ureterYesQ62.5Duplication of ureterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q62?
Q62 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter.
Is Q62 a billable code?
No. Q62 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 Q62 in?
Q62 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q62 become effective?
Q62 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q62?
Q62 belongs to category Q62, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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