Urology Coding Alert

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Stricture Location Determines Dx Code

Question: What is the best diagnosis code for a left uretero-intestinal anastomotic stricture?

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Answer: Under ICD-9, you should use 593.3 (Stricture or kinking of ureter) for this stricture. When you switch to ICD-10, use N13.5 (Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis) instead. 


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