Q64.2
BillableCongenital posterior urethral valves
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A birth defect where abnormal tissue folds form in the urethra behind the bladder, blocking urine flow.
Coding Tips
- •These valves are embryologic remnants that obstruct the posterior urethra in males
- •Document whether unilateral or bilateral obstruction is present if applicable
Code Hierarchy
└Q64Other congenital malformations of urinary system└Q64.2Congenital posterior urethral valves
└Q64.2Congenital posterior urethral valves