Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter
In Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64), chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
17 billable codes under Q62: 8 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Assign Q00-QA1 codes for documented congenital anomalies or genetic disorders at any age, coding non-inherent manifestations separately and sequencing Z38 first on the birth admission.
All codes under Q62
Q62 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- Q62.0Congenital hydronephrosis
- Q62.1Congenital occlusion of ureter
- Q62.10Congenital occlusion of ureter, unspecified
- Q62.11Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction
- Q62.12Congenital occlusion of ureterovesical orifice
- Q62.2Congenital megaureter
- Q62.3Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
- Q62.31Congenital ureterocele, orthotopic
- Q62.32Cecoureterocele
- Q62.39Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
- Q62.4Agenesis of ureter
- Q62.5Duplication of ureter
- Q62.6Malposition of ureter
- Q62.60Malposition of ureter, unspecified
- Q62.61Deviation of ureter
- Q62.62Displacement of ureter
- Q62.63Anomalous implantation of ureter
- Q62.69Other malposition of ureter
- Q62.7Congenital vesico-uretero-renal reflux
- Q62.8Other congenital malformations of ureter
Q62 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 17 billable codes under Q62 group to MS-DRG 698, 699, or 700 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Kidney Diseases
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.
Read more about kidney diseases on MedlinePlusUreteral Disorders
Your kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from your blood. The urine travels from the kidneys to the bladder in two thin tubes called ureters.
Read more about ureteral disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.