2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N39.44Nocturnal enuresis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N30-N39›N39

ICD-10-CM N39.44
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N39.44 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nocturnal enuresis. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Urinary incontinence.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N39.44
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nocturnal enuresis
Short Description
Nocturnal enuresis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N39.4
Other specified urinary incontinence

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN30-N39Other diseases of the urinary system
CategoryN39Other disorders of urinary system
This CodeN39.44Nocturnal enuresis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Nocturnal enuresis
  • Primary nocturnal enuresis
  • Secondary nocturnal enuresis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 2 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.

    • Enuresis
      • nocturnal
    • Incontinence
      • urine (urinary)
        • nocturnal

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

  • Nocturnal Enuresis

    involuntary discharge of urine during sleep at night after expected age of completed development of urinary control.

  • Urine

    liquid by-product of excretion produced in the kidneys, temporarily stored in the bladder until discharge through the urethra.

Patient EducationClinical

Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children

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Convert N39.44 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
788.36 Nocturnal enuresis
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 N39.44Overview

Is N39.44 (Other specified urinary incontinence) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report nocturnal enuresis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N39.44 group to?

When nocturnal enuresis 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 N39.44?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nocturnal enuresis converts to ICD-9-CM 788.36 (nocturnal enuresis). 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.