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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence of Urine

ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence of Urine

N39.3
N39.41
N39.46

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for incontinence of urine 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 of Urine

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Incontinence of Urine

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

  • • Presence of stress-related urinary leakage

Applicable To

  • • Involuntary leakage of urine on effort or exertion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stress-related triggers.

Urge incontinence

Billable Code
N39.41
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Involuntary leakage of urine accompanied by or immediately preceded by urgency

Important Notes

  • • Document urgency and frequency accurately.

Mixed incontinence

Billable Code
N39.46
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Combination of stress and urge incontinence symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both stress and urge components are documented.

Other specified urinary incontinence

Billable Code
N39.498
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Neurogenic incontinence
  • • Reflex incontinence

Important Notes

  • • Document specific type of incontinence clearly.

Unspecified urinary incontinence

Billable Code
R32
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using if specific incontinence type is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R35.0

Frequency of micturition

Use when increased frequency is documented alongside stress incontinence.

R39.14

Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

Use when documented alongside urge incontinence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stress incontinence?

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

How is urge incontinence coded in ICD-10?

Urge incontinence is coded as N39.41 in ICD-10, characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate.

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