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Version 2024
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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N36

Other disorders of urethra

ICD-10-CM Code:
N36
ICD-10 Code for:
Other disorders of urethra
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the genitourinary system
    (N00–N99)
    • Other diseases of the urinary system
      (N30-N39)
      • Other disorders of urethra
        (N36)

N36 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other disorders of urethra. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other disorders of urethra

Non-specific codes like N36 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other disorders of urethra:

  • Use N36.0 for Urethral fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.1 for Urethral diverticulum - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.2 for Urethral caruncle - BILLABLE CODE

  • N36.4 for Urethral functional and muscular disorders - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.41 for Hypermobility of urethra - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.42 for Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.43 for Combined hypermobility of urethra and intrinsic sphincter deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.44 for Muscular disorders of urethra - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.5 for Urethral false passage - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.8 for Other specified disorders of urethra - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N36.9 for Urethral disorder, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


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:

  • Urethral cancer - a rare cancer that happens more often in men
  • Urethral stricture - a narrowing of the opening of the urethra
  • Urethritis - inflammation of the urethra, sometimes caused by infection

Urethral problems may cause pain or difficulty passing urine. You may also have bleeding or discharge from the urethra.

Doctors diagnose urethral problems using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays and an examination of the urethra with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.