2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N31Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified
N31 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N31.0, N31.1, N31.2, and N31.8.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, NECOverview
Non-specific codes like N31 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use N31.0 for Uninhibited neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
Use N31.1 for Reflex neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
Use N31.2 for Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
Use N31.8 for Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder
Use N31.9 for Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Use Additional Code
Type 1 Excludes
- cord bladder NOS G95.89
- neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome G83.4
- neuromuscular dysfunction due to spinal cord lesion G95.89
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Patient EducationClinical
Bladder Diseases
The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Many conditions can affect your bladder. Some common ones are:
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N31Overview
Is N31 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as N31.0, N31.1, and N31.2.
