Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 753.29
Other obstructive defect of renal pelvis and ureter
  • Short description: Obst def ren plv&urt NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 753.29 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 753.29 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: 753.29 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q62.10 Congenital occlusion of ureter, unspecified
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q62.11 Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction
Approximate Synonyms
  • Congenital atresia of ureter
  • Congenital hydrocalicosis
  • Congenital hydronephrosis
  • Congenital occlusion of ureter
  • Congenital pyelectasia
  • Congenital pyelectasis
  • Congenital stricture of ureter
  • Hydronephrosis (swelling of kidney), at birth
  • Hydronephrosis, congen
  • Impervious ureter
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 753.29:
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