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

ICD-10 Coding for Incomplete Emptying of Bladder

R33.8
R39.14

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code R33.8 for other retention of urine, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other retention of urine

Billable Code
R33.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PVR measurement ≥200 mL
documentation:
  • • Objective evidence of retention

Applicable To

  • • Incomplete bladder emptying with objective retention

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies objective retention to avoid misuse of R39.14.

Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

Billable Code
R39.14
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports sensation without measurable retention

Applicable To

  • • Subjective sensation of incomplete emptying

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects subjective sensation only.
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 incomplete bladder emptying?

The ICD-10 code for incomplete bladder emptying with objective retention is R33.8, while R39.14 is used for the sensation of incomplete emptying without measurable retention.

How is incomplete bladder emptying documented?

Document incomplete bladder emptying by noting patient symptoms, PVR measurements, and any underlying conditions. Ensure clarity between subjective sensations and objective findings.

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