2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N35.82Other urethral stricture, female

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N35

ICD-10-CM N35.82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N35.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other urethral stricture, female. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as idiopathic urethral stricture. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified diseases of bladder and urethra.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N35.82
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other urethral stricture, female
Short Description
Other urethral stricture, female
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N35.8
Other urethral stricture

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN30-N39Other diseases of the urinary system
CategoryN35Urethral stricture
This CodeN35.82Other urethral stricture, female

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Idiopathic urethral stricture

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Stricture
      • urethra (organic) (spasmodic)
        • specified cause NEC
          • female

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN007
Other specified and unspecified diseases of bladder and urethra
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Urethral Stricture

    narrowing of any part of the urethra. it is characterized by decreased urinary stream and often other obstructive voiding symptoms.

  • Urethra

    a tube that transports urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body in both the sexes. it also has a reproductive function in the male by providing a passage for sperm.

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 History & ChangesHistory

Replacement N35.82 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • N35.8 - Other urethral stricture
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N35.82Overview

Is N35.82 (Other urethral stricture) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other urethral stricture, female on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.