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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Unspecified

N40

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for benign prostatic hypertrophy unspecified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
BPH Unspecified
Prostatic Hyperplasia Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code N40 for benign prostatic hyperplasia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, unspecified

Non-Billable
N40
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Absence of LUTS documentation
clinical_criteria:
  • • Prostate enlargement confirmed by DRE or imaging

Applicable To

  • • BPH without specification of symptoms

Important Notes

  • • N40 should be used sparingly and only when documentation is insufficient for more specific codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R35.0

Urinary frequency

Use when urinary frequency is documented alongside BPH.

R33.8

Urinary retention

Use when urinary retention is documented alongside BPH.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for benign prostatic hypertrophy unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for benign prostatic hypertrophy unspecified is N40. This code is used when documentation does not specify the presence or absence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

When should N40 be used for BPH?

N40 should be used when documentation lacks details on the presence or absence of LUTS. It's important to query the provider if information is unclear.

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