2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N34Urethritis and urethral syndrome

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N34

ICD-10-CM N34
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N34 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for urethritis and urethral syndrome, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N34.0, N34.1, N34.2, and N34.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N34
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Urethritis and urethral syndrome
Short Description
Urethritis and urethral syndrome
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
N30-N39
Other diseases of the urinary system

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN30-N39Other diseases of the urinary system
CategoryN34Urethritis and urethral syndrome
This CodeN34Urethritis and urethral syndrome

Specific Coding for Urethritis and urethral syndromeOverview

Non-specific codes like N34 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use N34.0 for Urethral abscess

  • Use N34.1 for Nonspecific urethritis

  • Use N34.2 for Other urethritis

  • Use N34.3 for Urethral syndrome, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N34: its own notes plus those printed at block N30-N39 and Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On N34 itself
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)
  • urethritis in diseases with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
  • urethrotrigonitis (N30.3-)
From Block N30-N39 Other diseases of the urinary system applies to 85 codes
  • urinary infection (complicating):
  • abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O86.2-)
From Chapter 14 (N00-N99) Diseases of the genitourinary system applies to 838 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name N34, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming N34: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • N39.0 Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    urethritis (N34.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Urethral Disorders

The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. In men, it's a long tube that runs through the penis. It also carries semen in men. In women, it's short and is just above the vagina. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness, or injury. They include:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N34Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for urethritis and urethral syndrome?

N34 is the ICD-10-CM category for urethritis and urethral syndrome, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is N34 (Urethritis and urethral syndrome) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for urethritis and urethral syndrome, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for urethritis and urethral syndrome need a more specific code from this category, such as N34.0, N34.1, and N34.2.

Does N34 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.. The additional code is reported after N34.