Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 753.22
Congenital obstruction of ureterovesical junction
  • Short description: CONG OBST URETEROVES JNC.
  • ICD-9-CM 753.22 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 753.22 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 753.22 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q62.12 Congenital occlusion of ureterovesical orifice
Approximate Synonyms
  • Congenital hydroureter
  • Congenital megaureter
  • Congenital ureterovesical junction obstruction
  • Congenital ureterovesical obstruction
  • Dilatation of ureter
  • Megaureter, congenital
  • Obstruction of ureterovesical junction, congenital
Applies To
  • Adynamic ureter
  • Congenital hydroureter
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 753.22:
  • Adynamic
    • ureter 753.22
  • Atresia, atretic (congenital) 759.89
    • ureterovesical orifice 753.22
  • Hydroureter 593.5
    • congenital 753.22
  • Megaloureter 593.89
    • congenital 753.22
  • Megaureter 593.89
    • congenital 753.22
  • Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive
    • ureterovesical junction, congenital 753.22
  • Stricture (see also Stenosis) 799.89
    • ureterovesical orifice 593.3
      • congenital 753.22
  • Valve, valvular (formation) - see also condition
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