N35.9 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- N35.91 Urethral stricture, unspecified, male
- N35.911 Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal
- N35.912 Unspecified bulbous urethral stricture, male
- N35.913 Unspecified membranous urethral stricture, male
- N35.914 Unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male
- N35.916 Unspecified urethral stricture, male, overlapping sites
- N35.919 Unspecified urethral stricture, male, unspecified site
- N35.92 Unspecified urethral stricture, female
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to N35.9 ICD10 Code:
- N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system
- N30-N39 Other diseases of the urinary system
- N35 Urethral stricture
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
N35.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about N35.9 ICD 10 code
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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