2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N39.3Stress incontinence (female) (male)

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N39

ICD-10-CM N39.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N39.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for stress incontinence (female) (male). It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 695 through 696, 742 through 743, 760 through 761. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Urinary incontinence.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N39.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Stress incontinence (female) (male)
Short Description
Stress incontinence (female) (male)
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N39
Other disorders of urinary system

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN30-N39Other diseases of the urinary system
CategoryN39Other disorders of urinary system
This CodeN39.3Stress incontinence (female) (male)

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Female urinary stress incontinence
  • Genuine stress incontinence
  • Giggle incontinence of urine
  • Male urinary stress incontinence
  • Orgasmic incontinence of urine
  • Postoperative stress incontinence
  • Postoperative urinary incontinence
  • Primary stress incontinence
  • Recurrent stress incontinence
  • Stress incontinence after prostatectomy
  • Stress incontinence due to prolapse of pelvic organ

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Code Also

  • any associated overactive bladder N32.81

Type 1 Excludes

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.

    • Incontinence
      • stress (female) (male)
    • Incontinence
      • urine (urinary)
        • stress (female) (male)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR GEN008
Urinary incontinence
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Female Stress Incontinence

    the involuntary loss of urine in females secondary to insufficient strength of the pelvic floor muscles; this can result from physical changes following pregnancy and childbirth, or as a response to a decrease in estrogen during menopause.

Patient EducationClinical

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of bladder control, or being unable to control urination. It is a common condition. It can range from being a minor problem to something that greatly affects your daily life. In any case, it can get better with proper treatment.

The full article covers:

  • What is urinary incontinence (UI)?
  • What are the types of urinary incontinence (UI)?
  • Who is at risk for urinary incontinence (UI)?
  • How is urinary incontinence (UI) diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for urinary incontinence (UI)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N39.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
625.6 Fem stress incontinence
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
788.32 Stress incontinence male
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 N39.3Overview

Is N39.3 (Other disorders of urinary system) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report stress incontinence (female) (male) on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N39.3 group to?

When stress incontinence (female) (male) is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 695, 696, 742, 743, 760, 761, with relative weights from 0.5696 to 1.8348 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N39.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, stress incontinence (female) (male) converts to ICD-9-CM 625.6 (fem stress incontinence) and 788.32 (stress incontinence male). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.