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ICD-10 Code N28.86: Ureteritis cystica
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents ureteritis cystica in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
block
N25-N29Other disorders of kidney and ureter
category
N28Other disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
category
N28.8Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
currentN28.8
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Ureteritis cystica
Frequently asked questions
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