N13.72 – Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
N13.72
- Code
N13.72(claims format:N1372)- Description
- Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter
- Short description
- Vesicoureteral-reflux w reflux nephropathy w/o hydroureter
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- Block
- N10-N16 Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases
- Parent codes
- N13 › N13.7
Billable codes under N13.72
N13.72 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
N13 – Obstructive and reflux uropathy
Excludes2 (not included here):
N13.7 – Vesicoureteral-reflux
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- reflux-associated pyelonephritis (N11.0)
Block N10-N16
Includes:
- pyelonephritis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- pyeloureteritis cystica (N28.85)
Related codes in N13.7
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, in the block N10-N16 (Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases).
Is N13.72 a billable code?
No. N13.72 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does N13.72 belong to?
It belongs to category N13 – Obstructive and reflux uropathy.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.