Description
This code refers specifically to hydronephrosis caused by a blockage at the ureteropelvic junction, distinguishing it from other forms of obstructive uropathy. Unlike related codes, it does not involve ureteral strictures, calculous obstructions, or unspecified hydronephrosis, making it a precise diagnosis for this specific obstruction type.
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