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N21.9

Billable

Calculus of lower urinary tract, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A kidney stone or mineral deposit in the bladder or urethra when the specific location is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • Query the provider if stone location (bladder vs urethra) is documented elsewhere in the record
  • Review imaging reports to determine if a more specific N21 code applies

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • calculus of urinary tract NOS (N20.9)

Code Hierarchy

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