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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence

ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence

N39.3
N39.41

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

Also Known as:
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Incontinence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence

Use ICD-10 code N39.3 for stress incontinence (female) (male), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Stress incontinence (female) (male)

Billable Code
N39.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Documented evidence of leakage during stress activities.

Applicable To

  • • Involuntary leakage of urine during physical activity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stress-related triggers.

Urge incontinence

Billable Code
N39.41
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Involuntary leakage of urine with urgency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure urgency is documented as the primary symptom.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R35.0

Frequency of micturition

Use to document increased frequency of urination.

R35.1

Nocturia

Use to document nighttime urination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stress incontinence?

The ICD-10 code for stress incontinence is N39.3, used for involuntary leakage during physical exertion.

How do you code urge incontinence?

Urge incontinence is coded as N39.41, indicating involuntary leakage with urgency.

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