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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Incomplete Bladder Emptying

ICD-10 Coding for Incomplete Bladder Emptying

R39.14
R33.8

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

Also Known as:
Urinary Retention
Bladder Retention
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Incomplete Bladder Emptying

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Incomplete Bladder Emptying

Use ICD-10 code R39.14 for feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

Billable Code
R39.14
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Patient reports sensation of incomplete voiding with normal PVR.

Applicable To

  • • Sensation of incomplete voiding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'feeling' rather than confirmed retention.

Other retention of urine

Billable Code
R33.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Objective retention confirmed by PVR ≥300 mL
  • • Bladder scan or catheterization documentation

Applicable To

  • • Objective urinary retention

Important Notes

  • • Ensure PVR and method of measurement are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for incomplete bladder emptying?

The ICD-10 code for the sensation of incomplete bladder emptying is R39.14, while R33.8 is used for confirmed urinary retention with PVR ≥300 mL.

How do you document incomplete bladder emptying?

Document the patient's symptoms, PVR measurement, and method used. Specify if the sensation is subjective or confirmed by objective tests.

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