N20

Non-billable

Calculus of kidney and ureter

N20 is the ICD-10-CM code for Calculus of kidney and ureter. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N20.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
N00-N99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney from substances in the urine. It may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not go away. It may get stuck in the urinary tract, block the flow of urine and cause great pain. The following may be signs of kidney stones that need a doctor's…

Read more about Kidney Stones at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Calculous pyelonephritis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • nephrocalcinosis (E83.59)
  • that with hydronephrosis (N13.2)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N20?
N20 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Calculus of kidney and ureter". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N20 a billable code?
No — N20 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N20.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of N20?
N20 has 4 more specific child codes, including N20.0, N20.1, N20.2.
What is excluded from N20?
Excludes1 (not coded here): nephrocalcinosis (E83.59); that with hydronephrosis (N13.2).

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

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