2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N39.42Incontinence without sensory awareness
ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N39
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
N39.42 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for incontinence without sensory awareness. 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. Coders also document this condition as finding of desire for urination. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Urinary incontinence.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Finding of desire for urination
- Finding related to awareness of bladder function
- Incontinence without sensory awareness
- Unaware of passing urine
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Insensible (urinary) incontinence
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Incontinence - R32
- insensible (urinary) - N39.42
- urine (urinary) - R32
- insensible - N39.42
- unaware - N39.42
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Incontinence
- insensible (urinary)
- Incontinence
- urine (urinary)
- insensible
- Incontinence
- urine (urinary)
- unaware
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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)?
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Convert N39.42 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N39.42Overview
Is N39.42 (Other specified urinary incontinence) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report incontinence without sensory awareness on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does N39.42 group to?
When incontinence without sensory awareness is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 695, 696, with relative weights from 0.6890 to 1.1438 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N39.42?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, incontinence without sensory awareness converts to ICD-9-CM 788.34 (incontnce wo sensr aware). The mapping is a direct match.
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.
