Voiding Dysfunction ICD-10-CM Codes

What voiding dysfunction ICD codes can I use?

While there are no specific ICD codes for voiding dysfunction, you can use the following relevant codes when billing and coding:

• N39.9 - Disorder of urinary system, unspecified

This code is used for patients with confirmed urinary system disorders, although the specific disorder is not specified. Therefore, it can be applied to cases of voiding dysfunction.

• R39.198 - Other difficulties with micturition

This code is used for patients experiencing difficulty with urination, including voiding dysfunction. However, please note that it cannot be used as the primary diagnosis.

Are both these voiding dysfunction ICD codes billable?

Yes. Both of these voiding dysfunction-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

• Voiding function refers to urinating or excreting waste from the body through the urinary tract.
• It is a complex mechanism governed by a combination of muscle contractions and relaxations within the bladder and urinary sphincter, coordinated by the nervous system.
• In normal voiding function, the bladder stores urine until the urge to urinate is felt. Upon urination, the bladder muscles contract while the sphincter muscles relax, allowing urine to pass out of the body.
• Dysfunction in this voiding process can manifest in numerous ways, including frequent urination, urinary incontinence, and the inability to completely empty the bladder.
• Factors such as age, sex, lifestyle, and underlying medical conditions can influence voiding function and potentially contribute to dysfunction.
• Intervention for voiding dysfunction can range from lifestyle modifications and pelvic floor exercises to medication and surgery, contingent on the type and severity of the dysfunction.
• Correct diagnosis, therefore, is key in effectively managing voiding dysfunction and improving the patient's quality of life.

Synonyms include:

• Disorder of the lower urinary tract
• Disorder of the urinary system
• Disorder of urinary tract
• Urinary complication
• Abnormal urination
• Alteration in patterns of urinary elimination
• Dysfunctional voiding
• Dysfunctional voiding of urine