ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N34.2 - Other urethritis (original) (raw)

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Other urethritis

ICD-10-CM Code:

N34.2

ICD-10 Code for:

Other urethritis

Is Billable?

Yes - Valid for Submission

Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]

Not chronic

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N34.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other urethritis. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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  2. Approximate Synonyms
  3. Clinical Classification
  4. Clinical Information
  5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
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The following list of clinical terms are approximate synonyms, alternative descriptions, or common phrases that might be used by patients, healthcare providers, or medical coders to describe the same condition. These synonyms and related diagnosis terms are often used when searching for an ICD-10 code, especially when the exact medical terminology is unclear. Whether you're looking for lay terms, similar diagnosis names, or common language alternatives, this list can help guide you to the correct ICD-10 classification.

Clinical Classifications group individual ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes into broader, clinically meaningful categories. These categories help simplify complex data by organizing related conditions under common clinical themes.

They are especially useful for data analysis, reporting, and clinical decision-making. Even when diagnosis codes differ, similar conditions can be grouped together based on their clinical relevance. Each category is assigned a unique CCSR code that represents a specific clinical concept, often tied to a body system or medical specialty.

CCSR Code: GEN004

Inpatient Default: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Outpatient Default: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

inflammation involving the urethra. similar to cystitis, clinical symptoms range from vague discomfort to painful urination (dysuria), urethral discharge, or both.

inflammation of the urethra secondary to infection with neisseria gonorrhoeae; this infection is spread through sexual contact.

inflammation of the urethra secondary to infection with any bacteria other than neisseria gonorrhoeae.

inflammation of the urethra.

a reactive inflammatory disorder affecting the urethra. it is characterized by the development of small cysts in the urethral wall. the cysts are lined by urothelial cells.

a reactive inflammatory disorder affecting the urethra. it is characterized by the development of small cysts in the urethral wall. the cysts are lined by urothelial cells and metaplastic glandular cells.

a reactive inflammatory disorder affecting the urethra. it is characterized by the development of small cysts in the urethral wall. the cysts are lined by metaplastic glandular cells.

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

Below are the ICD-9 codes that most closely match this ICD-10 code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-CM: 597.89

Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means this ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option, but it may not fully capture the original diagnosis or clinical intent.

Urethral Disorders

The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. In men, it's a long tube that runs through the penis. It also carries semen in men. In women, it's short and is just above the vagina. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness, or injury. They include:

Urethral problems may cause pain or difficulty passing urine. You may also have bleeding or discharge from the urethra.

Doctors diagnose urethral problems using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays and an examination of the urethra with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery.

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