N20-N23 Urolithiasis

N20 Calculus of Kidney & Ureter

Urolithiasis N20-N23 >

 

Calculus of kidney and ureter N20- >

 

Applicable To

Calculous pyelonephritis

Type 1 Excludes

nephrocalcinosis (E83.5)

that with hydronephrosis (N13.2)

 

Calculus of lower urinary tract N21- >

 

Includes

calculus of lower urinary tract with cystitis and urethritis

 

Calculus of urinary tract in diseases classified elsewhere N22- >

 

Code First

underlying disease, such as:

gout (M1A.-, M10.-)

schistosomiasis (B65.0-B65.9)

 

Unspecified renal colic N23- >

 

Clinical Information

A disorder characterized by paroxysmal and severe flank marked discomfort radiating

to the inguinal area. Often, the cause is the passage of kidney stones.

A severe pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is

most commonly caused by a kidney stone (renal calculus) passing through the ureter or

 by other urinary track blockage. It is often associated with nausea, vomiting, fever,

 restlessness, dull pain, frequent urination, and hematuria.

Paroxysmal and severe flank pain radiating to the inguinal area. It is caused by the passage

of a kidney stone through the ureter.

 

N21 Calculus of Lower Urinary Tract

N22 Calculus of Urinary Tract in Diseases Classified Elsewhere

N22

Calculus of Urinary Tract in Diseases Classified Elsewhere

N23 Unspecified Renal Colic

N23

Unspecified

Renal Colic

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