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ICD-10-CM Code for Calculus of lower urinary tract, unspecified N21.9

ICD-10 code N21.9 for Calculus of lower urinary tract, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Calculus of lower urinary tract, unspecified
Excludes1: calculus of urinary tract NOS (N20.9)

N21

Includes: calculus of lower urinary tract with cystitis and urethritis

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