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N28.83

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Nephroptosis

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal downward displacement or sagging of the kidney, which may cause pain or affect urine drainage.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm nephroptosis is clinically significant and documented by imaging (ultrasound or CT)
  • •Specify laterality; nephroptosis can be unilateral or bilateral

Code Hierarchy

└N28Other disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified└N28.8Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter└N28.83Nephroptosis
└N28.83Nephroptosis

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