Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N13 is the diagnosis code for Obstructive and reflux uropathy. This code falls under the section "Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases" within Chapter 14 â Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in N13. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where N13 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N13 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N13 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Obstructive and reflux uropathy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
N13 is located in Section N10-N16 â "Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N13 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N13.0, N13.1, N13.2, N13.3, N13.4 and more.
Use N13 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Obstructive and reflux uropathy" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Obstructive and reflux uropathy is N13.
No, N13 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N13 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N13 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.