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N13.71

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Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Abnormal backward flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters without causing permanent kidney damage.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm documentation states reflux is present but kidney damage (reflux nephropathy) is absent
  • •Distinguish from N13.721 and other codes that specify reflux nephropathy

Code Hierarchy

└N13Obstructive and reflux uropathy└N13.7Vesicoureteral-reflux└N13.71Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy
└N13.71Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy

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