N20.1

Applicable To

• Calculus of the ureteropelvic junction

• Ureteric stone

Approximate Synonyms

• Calculus stone), of ureter

• Ureteric stone

Clinical Information

• Stones in the ureter that are formed in the kidney. They are rarely more than 5 mm in diameter for larger renal stones cannot enter ureters. They are often lodged at the ureteral narrowing and can cause excruciating renal colic.

Details

• N20.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N20.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N20.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 N20.1 may differ.