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N13.722

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Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A condition where urine flows backward from the bladder into both kidneys, causing kidney damage without swelling of the ureters.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is documented in the medical record before assigning this code
  • •Ensure reflux nephropathy (kidney damage) is present; use N13.721 if only unilateral

Code Hierarchy

└N13Obstructive and reflux uropathy└N13.7Vesicoureteral-reflux└N13.72Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter└N13.722Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, bilateral
└N13.722Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, bilateral

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