Q62.6 Malposition of ureter

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Malposition of ureter is Q62.6 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Q60-Q64: Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64)
Category Q62
21 codes (17 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exception

Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. Congenital conditions are always considered present on admission.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section III

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

Q62 Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter

More Specific Codes

Q62.60 Malposition of ureter, unspecified Q62.61 Deviation of ureter Q62.62 Displacement of ureter Q62.63 Anomalous implantation of ureter Q62.69 Other malposition of ureter

Related Codes in Q62

Q62 Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter Q62.0 Congenital hydronephrosis Q62.1 Congenital occlusion of ureter Q62.10 Congenital occlusion of ureter, unspecified Q62.11 Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction Q62.12 Congenital occlusion of ureterovesical orifice Q62.2 Congenital megaureter Q62.3 Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter Q62.31 Congenital ureterocele, orthotopic Q62.32 Cecoureterocele Q62.39 Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter Q62.4 Agenesis of ureter Q62.5 Duplication of ureter Q62.60 Malposition of ureter, unspecified Q62.61 Deviation of ureter Q62.62 Displacement of ureter Q62.63 Anomalous implantation of ureter Q62.69 Other malposition of ureter Q62.7 Congenital vesico-uretero-renal reflux Q62.8 Other congenital malformations of ureter
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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