ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Occlusion, occluded ureteropelvic junction: N13.5
The ICD-10-CM index points "Occlusion, occluded ureteropelvic junction" to N13.5, Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis. N13.5 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in N13
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- N13Obstructive and reflux uropathyHeader
- N13.0Hydronephrosis with ureteropelvic junction obstructionBillable
- N13.1Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- N13.2Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstructionBillable
- N13.3Other and unspecified hydronephrosisHeader
- N13.30Unspecified hydronephrosisBillable
- N13.39Other hydronephrosisBillable
- N13.4HydroureterBillable
- N13.5Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosisBillable
- N13.6PyonephrosisBillable
- N13.7Vesicoureteral-refluxHeader
- N13.70Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecifiedBillable
- N13.71Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathyBillable
- N13.72Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureterHeader
- N13.721Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, unilateralBillable
- N13.722Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, bilateralBillable
- N13.729Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, unspecifiedBillable
- N13.73Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureterHeader
- N13.731Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureter, unilateralBillable
- N13.732Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureter, bilateralBillable
- N13.739Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy with hydroureter, unspecifiedBillable
- N13.8Other obstructive and reflux uropathyBillable
- N13.9Obstructive and reflux uropathy, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From N13. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- N13.5 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category N13Every code under it
- Chapter 14Diseases of the genitourinary system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Occlusion, occluded ureteropelvic junction?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Occlusion, occluded ureteropelvic junction" to N13.5, Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis. N13.5 is a billable code.
Is N13.5 billable?
Yes. N13.5 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to N13.5?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 4 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for N13.5 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is N13.5 in?
Chapter 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.