ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N36 - Other disorders of urethra (original) (raw)

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Other disorders of urethra

ICD-10-CM Code:

N36

ICD-10 Code for:

Other disorders of urethra

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N36 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of other disorders of urethra. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Non-specific codes like N36 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other disorders of urethra:

• Use N36.0 for Urethral fistula

• Use N36.1 for Urethral diverticulum

• Use N36.2 for Urethral caruncle

• N36.4 for Urethral functional and muscular disorders

• Use N36.41 for Hypermobility of urethra

• Use N36.42 for Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD)

• Use N36.43 for Combined hypermobility of urethra and intrinsic sphincter deficiency

• Use N36.44 for Muscular disorders of urethra

• Use N36.5 for Urethral false passage

• Use N36.8 for Other specified disorders of urethra

• Use N36.9 for Urethral disorder, unspecified

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• Diseases of the genitourinary system
  N00–N99
  • Other diseases of the urinary system
    N30-N39
    * Other disorders of urethra
    N36

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 cancer - a rare cancer that happens more often in men
• Urethral stricture - a narrowing of the opening of the urethra
• Urethritis - inflammation of the urethra, sometimes caused by infection

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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