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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Urinary Retention

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Urinary Retention

R33.9
R33.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute urinary retention includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
AUR
Sudden Urinary Retention
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Urinary Retention

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Urinary Retention

Use ICD-10 code R33.9 for unspecified retention of urine, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified retention of urine

Billable Code
R33.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute onset of urinary retention with no specified cause

Applicable To

  • • Acute urinary retention without further specification

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and any known causes.

Drug-induced retention of urine

Billable Code
R33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of drug use causing retention
  • • Adverse effect coding with T36-T50

Applicable To

  • • Retention due to adverse drug effects

Important Notes

  • • Ensure drug name and adverse effect are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N40.1

Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

Use when BPH is the underlying cause of retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute urinary retention?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified acute urinary retention is R33.9. Use R33.0 for drug-induced retention.

How do you code drug-induced urinary retention?

Code drug-induced urinary retention with R33.0 and include the specific drug code from T36-T50.

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