2025 ICD-10-CM code Q62.32
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Congenital malformations of the urinary system - Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter Q00-Q99 Feed
This code represents a cecoureterocele, which is a congenital anomaly where the ureter inserts into the bladder along with a portion of the kidney (renal tissue).
Medical necessity is established by the presence of anatomical obstruction of the urinary tract due to the cecoureterocele, impacting renal function or causing recurrent infections. Intervention is often necessary to prevent long-term kidney damage or complications.
Diagnosis and management of this condition typically falls under pediatric urologists or nephrologists who specialize in congenital urinary tract anomalies. They are responsible for accurate diagnosis, surgical or medical intervention, post-operative care, and long-term monitoring of renal function.
In simple words: A cecoureterocele is a birth defect where the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is abnormally placed and forms a little pouch-like structure inside the bladder, causing difficulty in urine flow.
Cecoureterocele (also known as ectopic ureterocele) is a birth defect where the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) is abnormally located within the bladder wall and forms a cystic outpouching, often causing obstruction and potential complications.
Example 1: A newborn infant presents with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and ultrasound reveals a cystic structure within the bladder, consistent with a cecoureterocele causing urinary obstruction., An older child experiences flank pain and urinary urgency due to an undiagnosed cecoureterocele that is causing hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidney)., During prenatal ultrasound, a fetus is found to have a dilated ureter and a cystic lesion within the bladder, suggestive of a cecoureterocele, requiring postnatal evaluation and management.
Documentation should include imaging studies (ultrasound, voiding cystourethrogram), details of any associated urinary infections, and renal function assessment. Operative reports, if surgery is performed, should detail the procedure and findings.
** This information is current as of December 1, 2024. For the most up-to-date information, it's important to consult the current ICD-10-CM coding manual.
- Specialties:Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Nephrology, Urology, Nephrology, Radiology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Office