Urinary system NOS, congenital malformation: Difference between revisions
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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
First and foremost is that you should NOT use this code if the problem is acquired and not congenital. | |||
*If for example, there is a malformation which is acquired, and there is not a specific code for that problem, then use the appropriate wastebasket code, e.g. [[Bladder, disorder NOS]], see other [[#Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition]] | |||
'''Urinary system includes:''' | |||
* | * Kidneys | ||
* | * Ureter | ||
* | * Bladder | ||
* | * Urethra | ||
'''Examples''' | |||
* Cystic kidney disease (congenital) that is NOT Polycystic kidney(s) | |||
* Horseshoe kidney-occurs during fetal development as the kidneys of the fetus rise from the pelvic area, they become attached (“fuse”) together at the lower end or base. By fusing, they form into a U shape, like a horseshoe. | |||
'''Absence of:''' <!-- keeping full wordings so search can find them --> | |||
* Congenital absence of bladder and urethra | |||
* Congenital absence of kidney (often called solitary kidney) | |||
'''Congenital Malformations:''' <!-- keeping full wordings so search can find them --> | |||
* Congenital diverticulum of bladder | |||
* Congenital posterior urethral valves | |||
* Epispadias | |||
* Exstrophy of urinary bladder | |||
* Malformation of bladder or urethra NOS | |||
* Malformation of urachus | |||
* Medullary sponge kidney | |||
* Other atresia and stenosis of urethra and bladder neck | |||
* Other congenital malformations of bladder and urethra ie; hernia of bladder | |||
* Prolapse of bladder | |||
* Prolapse of urethra | |||
* | * Urinary meatus | ||
* | * Urethrorectal fistula | ||
* Pelvic kidney | |||
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == |