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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 593.71
Vesicoureteral reflux with reflux nephropathy unilateral
  • Short description: VSCURT RFLX NPHT UNILTRL.
  • ICD-9-CM 593.71 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 593.71 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: 593.71 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N13.721 Vesicoureteral-reflux with reflux nephropathy without hydroureter, unilateral
Approximate Synonyms
  • Unilateral reflux nephropathy due to vesicoureteral reflux
  • Unilateral reflux nephropathy with hydroureter due to vesicoureteral reflux
  • Vesicoureteral reflux nephropathy w hydroureter, unilat
  • Vesicoureteral reflux nephropathy with hydroureter
  • Vesicoureteral reflux nephropathy, unilat
  • Vesicoureteral reflux w/ reflux nephropathy
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 593.71:
 593.70 ICD9Data.com 593.72 
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