Incomplete Bladder Emptying ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Incomplete Bladder Emptying?

The most commonly used and accurate incomplete bladder emptying ICD code is R39.14: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. 

Practitioners can use the ICD code for coding, billing, and documentation only after determining an initial definitive diagnosis and a principal diagnosis code has been used. 

Is the Incomplete Bladder Emptying ICD Code Billable?

Yes, the ICD code for incomplete bladder emptying, R39.14: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, is billable. 

Clinical Information

• When someone doesn’t empty their bladder every time they urinate, they have the condition of incomplete bladder emptying, better known as urinary retention. There are two types of urinary retention: acute and chronic.
• Common symptoms of incomplete bladder emptying are nocturia, urgency to urinate often, frequent urination, weak urine stream, difficulty urinating, and pain/discomfort in the lower abdomen. Bloating may also be a symptom of acute cases.
• Causes for incomplete bladder emptying are a blockage, medication, nerve issues, swelling, inflammation, infection, and other medical problems blocking urine flow. 
• Treatments include medication, medical procedures/devices, catheter use, and lifestyle changes. 

Synonyms Include:

• Incomplete emptying of the bladder
• Sensation as if bladder still full
• Signs/symptom of the urinary system
• Incomplete emptying of the bladder
• Urinary retention