N13.72

Non-billable

Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter

N13.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N13.721 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
N00-N99
Parent
N13.7
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. They are near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside each kidney there are about a million tiny structures called nephrons. They filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which become urine. The urine flows through tubes called ureters. It goes to your bladder, which stores the urine until you go to the bathroom. Most kidney…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N13.72?
N13.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N13.72 a billable code?
No — N13.72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N13.721) for billing.
What are the subcodes of N13.72?
N13.72 has 3 more specific child codes, including N13.721, N13.722, N13.729.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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