Question 1

Is N20 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N20 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N20 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N20 represents Calculus of kidney and ureter. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code N20 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N20 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N20?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N20 is section:N20-N23 (Urolithiasis (N20-N23)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from N20?

Accepted Answer

Code N20 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: nephrocalcinosis (E83.59); that with hydronephrosis (N13.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with N20 as they represent different diagnoses.

N202026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is N20 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code N20 mean?

When was ICD-10 code N20 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N20?

What conditions are excluded from N20?