2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N36Other disorders of urethra

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N36

ICD-10-CM N36
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N36 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other disorders of urethra, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N36.0, N36.1, N36.2, and N36.41.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N36
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other disorders of urethra
Short Description
Other disorders of urethra
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
CategoryN36Other disorders of urethra
This CodeN36Other disorders of urethra

Specific Coding for Other disorders of urethraOverview

Non-specific codes like N36 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use N36.0 for Urethral fistula

  • Use N36.1 for Urethral diverticulum

  • Use N36.2 for Urethral caruncle

  • N36.4 for Urethral functional and muscular disorders

  • Use N36.41 for Hypermobility of urethra

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

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

  • Use N36.44 for Muscular disorders of urethra

  • Use N36.5 for Urethral false passage

  • Use N36.8 for Other specified disorders of urethra

  • Use N36.9 for Urethral disorder, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N36: 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.

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)

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

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N36Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other disorders of urethra?

N36 is the ICD-10-CM category for other disorders of urethra, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is N36 (Other disorders of urethra) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other disorders of urethra, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other disorders of urethra need a more specific code from this category, such as N36.0, N36.1, and N36.2.