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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Retention with Foley Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Retention with Foley Catheter

R33.0
R33.8
N39.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for urinary retention with foley catheter includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Foley Catheter Management in Urinary Retention
Indwelling Catheter for Urinary Retention
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Retention with Foley Catheter

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Retention with Foley Catheter

Use ICD-10 code R33.0 for drug-induced retention of urine, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Drug-induced retention of urine

Billable Code
R33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Retention occurs after starting a new medication.

Applicable To

  • • Retention due to medication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug causing retention.

Other retention of urine

Billable Code
R33.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • PVR >300mL on two measurements 6 months apart

Applicable To

  • • Chronic urinary retention

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Urine culture with >10^5 CFU/mL and symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Catheter-associated UTI

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Billable Code
Z46.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Documentation of Foley adjustment or maintenance

Applicable To

  • • Foley catheter adjustment
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z46.82

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Use when Foley catheter is adjusted or maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for urinary retention with a Foley catheter?

The primary ICD-10 code for urinary retention with a Foley catheter is R33.8, used for chronic retention. Ancillary codes like Z46.82 may be used for Foley adjustments.

How do you document urinary retention with a Foley catheter?

Document urinary retention with a Foley catheter by including PVR measurements, Foley details, and any culture results if applicable.

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