2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Use Additional Code

Type 2 Excludes

  • Reiter's disease M02.3
  • urethritis in diseases with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission A50 A64
  • urethrotrigonitis N30.3

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:

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N34Overview

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.