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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Frequency and Urgency

ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Frequency and Urgency

R35.0
R35.1
N32.81

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

Also Known as:
Frequent Urination
Overactive Bladder
Nocturia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Frequency and Urgency

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Frequency and Urgency

Use ICD-10 code R35.0 for frequency of micturition, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Frequency of micturition

Billable Code
R35.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient reports frequent urination during the day.

Applicable To

  • • Daytime urinary frequency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies frequency without urgency or incontinence.

Nocturia

Billable Code
R35.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Nighttime urinary frequency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure nocturia is documented separately from daytime frequency.

Overactive bladder

Billable Code
N32.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Urinary urgency with or without frequency

Important Notes

  • • Document urgency clearly, specifying absence of incontinence.

Urge incontinence

Billable Code
N39.41
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Incontinence due to urgency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies incontinence due to urgency.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N39.3

Stress incontinence

Use when stress incontinence is present alongside frequency.

R35.0

Frequency of micturition

Use alongside N32.81 if frequency is documented.

N32.81

Overactive bladder

Use if overactive bladder is diagnosed alongside urge incontinence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for urinary frequency?

The ICD-10 code for urinary frequency is R35.0, used for isolated daytime frequency without urgency or incontinence.

How do you code urinary urgency with incontinence?

For urinary urgency with incontinence, use N39.41 for urge incontinence and N32.81 for overactive bladder if applicable.

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