2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N35.914Unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N35

ICD-10-CM N35.914
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N35.914 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as stenosis of anterior urethra. 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
N35.914
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male
Short Description
Unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N35.91
Urethral stricture, unspecified, male

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN30-N39Other diseases of the urinary system
CategoryN35Urethral stricture
This CodeN35.914Unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Stenosis of anterior urethra

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)
        • male
          • anterior urethra

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

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 N35.914 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • N35.9 - Urethral stricture, unspecified
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 N35.914Overview

Is N35.914 (Urethral stricture, unspecified, male) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified anterior urethral stricture, male 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.