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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Urgency

ICD-10 Coding for Urinary Urgency

R39.15
N39.41

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code R39.15 for urinary urgency, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Urinary urgency

Billable Code
R39.15
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient experiences urgency without leakage.
documentation:
  • • Bladder diary confirms frequent urgency episodes.

Applicable To

  • • Sudden compelling need to urinate

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies urgency characteristics and excludes incontinence.

Urge incontinence

Billable Code
N39.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports leakage before reaching the toilet
  • • Bladder diary shows urgency with leakage

Applicable To

  • • Involuntary leakage of urine with urgency

Important Notes

  • • Document leakage episodes clearly to differentiate from pure urgency.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N32.81

Overactive bladder

Use when overactive bladder is diagnosed alongside urinary urgency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for urinary urgency?

The ICD-10 code for urinary urgency is R39.15, used when urgency occurs without incontinence.

How do you differentiate between urinary urgency and urge incontinence?

Urinary urgency (R39.15) involves a sudden need to urinate without leakage, while urge incontinence (N39.41) includes involuntary leakage.

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