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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Outlet Obstruction

ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Outlet Obstruction

N32.0
N13.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bladder outlet obstruction includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bladder Neck Obstruction
BOO
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Use ICD-10 code N32.0 for bladder-neck obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bladder-neck obstruction

Billable Code
N32.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Urodynamic confirmation of obstruction
documentation:
  • • Operative report specifying bladder neck obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Acquired bladder neck obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acquired nature and includes urodynamic confirmation.

Obstructive uropathy, unspecified

Billable Code
N13.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using when specific site of obstruction is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R33.9

Retention of urine, unspecified

Use when there is documented urinary retention secondary to BOO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bladder outlet obstruction?

The ICD-10 code for bladder outlet obstruction is N32.0, used for acquired bladder neck obstruction confirmed by urodynamic studies.

How is bladder outlet obstruction documented?

Documentation should include urodynamic study results, such as Pdet@Qmax >40 cm H2O, and specific findings like bladder neck stenosis.

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