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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

N39.0
Z87.440

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

Also Known as:
Recurrent UTIs
Chronic UTIs
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Use ICD-10 code N39.0 for urinary tract infection, site not specified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of UTI symptoms and positive culture

Applicable To

  • • UTI with unspecified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure culture results and symptoms are documented to support this code.

Personal history of urinary (tract) infections

Billable Code
Z87.440
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • History of recurrent UTIs

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure there is no current infection when using this code.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    B96.21

    Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Use to specify the organism causing the UTI.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent UTIs?

    The ICD-10 code for recurrent urinary tract infections is N39.0 for active infections, and Z87.440 for a history of UTIs without current infection.

    How do you code a UTI with E. coli?

    For a UTI caused by E. coli, use N39.0 for the UTI and B96.21 to specify E. coli as the organism.

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