Q62.6 – Malposition of ureter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of the urinary system

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q62.6

Code: Q62.6 (claims format: Q626)
Description: Malposition of ureter
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
Block: Q60-Q64 Congenital malformations of the urinary system
Parent codes: Q62

Billable codes under Q62.6

Q62.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Q62.60 – Malposition of ureter, unspecifiedBillable
Q62.61 – Deviation of ureterBillable
Q62.62 – Displacement of ureterBillable
Q62.63 – Anomalous implantation of ureterBillable
Q62.69 – Other malposition of ureterBillable

Related codes in Q62

Q62.0 – Congenital hydronephrosisBillable
Q62.1 – Congenital occlusion of ureterHeader
Q62.2 – Congenital megaureterBillable
Q62.3 – Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureterHeader
Q62.4 – Agenesis of ureterBillable
Q62.5 – Duplication of ureterBillable
Q62.7 – Congenital vesico-uretero-renal refluxBillable
Q62.8 – Other congenital malformations of ureterBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q62.6?

Q62.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for malposition of ureter, in the block Q60-Q64 (Congenital malformations of the urinary system).

Is Q62.6 a billable code?

No. Q62.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Q62.6 belong to?

It belongs to category Q62 – Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter.

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.