ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Kink
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From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Kink, kinking”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Kink
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for kink; the code depends on the details below.
More specific Kink codes (official index)
- artery I77.1 — Stricture of artery
- hair (acquired) L67.8 — Other hair color and hair shaft abnormalities
- ileum or intestine
- Lane's
- organ or site, congenital NEC
- ureter (pelvic junction) N13.5 — Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
- with
- hydronephrosis N13.1 — Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified
- with infection N13.6 — Pyonephrosis
- pyelonephritis (chronic) N11.1 — Chronic obstructive pyelonephritis
- congenital Q62.39 — Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
- vein (s) I87.8 — Other specified disorders of veins
- caval I87.1 — Compression of vein
- peripheral I87.1 — Compression of vein
Common questions about Kink ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for artery kink?
- I77.1 — Stricture of artery.
What is the ICD-10 code for hair kink?
- L67.8 — Other hair color and hair shaft abnormalities.
What is the ICD-10 code for ureter kink?
- N13.5 — Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis.
What is the ICD-10 code for vein kink?
- I87.8 — Other specified disorders of veins.