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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Urinary Retention

ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Urinary Retention

N40.1
R33.9

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

Also Known as:
BPH with Urinary Retention
Prostate Enlargement with Urinary Retention
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Urinary Retention

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Urinary Retention

Use ICD-10 code N40.1 for benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

Billable Code
N40.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of urinary retention symptoms with BPH

Applicable To

  • • BPH with urinary retention
  • • BPH with LUTS

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence N40.1 before R33.9 when BPH causes retention.

Retention of urine, unspecified

Billable Code
R33.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms of urinary retention
  • • Absence of specific cause documented

Applicable To

  • • Urinary retention NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document the cause of retention to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R33.9

Retention of urine, unspecified

Use alongside N40.1 to specify urinary retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary retention?

Code N40.1 for BPH with LUTS as primary, followed by R33.9 for unspecified urinary retention.

What is the ICD-10 code for BPH with urinary retention?

The ICD-10 code for BPH with urinary retention is N40.1, with R33.9 for unspecified retention.

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