Q61: Cystic kidney disease

Q61 refers to Cystic kidney disease, a category covering congenital abnormalities affecting the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, or urinary tract system detected prenatally or after birth.

Symptoms

• Absent kidney – Seen in renal agenesis (Q60)
• Fluid-filled cysts – Typical of cystic kidney disease (Q61)
• Urinary tract obstruction – Seen in renal pelvis/ureter defects (Q62)
• Recurrent urinary infections – Often a complication of malformations (Q63–Q64)
• Swelling of abdomen – From fluid buildup due to obstructive defects

Diagnosis

Diagnosis often involves prenatal ultrasound screening, postnatal renal ultrasounds, voiding cystourethrograms (VCUG), MRI scans, and sometimes genetic testing to identify congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract.

ICD10 Code Usage

ICD10 code Q61 is critical for documenting congenital kidney or urinary malformations in medical records, insurance coding, surgical referrals, and long-term renal management planning.

Related Codes

• Q60 – Renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney
• Q62 – Congenital obstructive defects of renal pelvis and congenital malformations of ureter
• Q63 – Other congenital malformations of kidney
• Q64 – Other congenital malformations of urinary system

FAQs

Q1: What is ICD10 code Q61?
A: It documents Cystic kidney disease, covering congenital abnormalities of the kidneys, ureters, or urinary system.

Q2: Can kidney agenesis (Q60) be fatal?
A: Bilateral renal agenesis (no kidneys) is typically fatal without intervention; unilateral cases may live normal lives.

Q3: How is cystic kidney disease managed?
A: It depends on severity but may involve monitoring, blood pressure control, and sometimes surgical interventions.

Q4: Are obstructive urinary defects always symptomatic?
A: Some cause early symptoms (e.g., hydronephrosis), while others are discovered incidentally.

Q5: Can these defects be corrected surgically?
A: Yes, many obstructive and anatomical issues can be surgically corrected to preserve kidney function.

Conclusion

ICD10 code Q61 ensures accurate documentation of Cystic kidney disease, aiding early diagnosis, appropriate intervention, and better outcomes for individuals with congenital kidney and urinary tract malformations.