ICD-10 N13.5
Billable / SpecificCrossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
About ICD-10-CM N13.5
ICD-10-CM code N13.5 represents Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis. This is a billable/specific code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N13). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N13.5 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under N13.5. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Kinking and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with N13.5. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis with infection (N13.6)
Medicare LCD Coverage for N13.5
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N13.5 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing N13.5.
1 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N13.5
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert N13.5 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| N13.5 | 5933 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To N13.5
Other codes in section N10-N16 (Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases).
ICD-10 N13.5, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N13.5 billable? +
Yes, N13.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to N13.5? +
ICD-10 N13.5 includes: Kinking and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for N13.5? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with N13.5): Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis with infection (N13.6)
What ICD-9 codes does N13.5 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, N13.5 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5933. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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