R39 - Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
| ICD-10: | R39 |
| Short Description: | Oth and unsp symptoms and signs involving the GU sys |
| Long Description: | Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
R39 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like R39 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines this code should not to be used as a principal diagnosis code when a related definitive diagnosis has been established.
Specific Coding for Oth and unsp symptoms and signs involving the GU sys
Non-specific codes like R39 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for oth and unsp symptoms and signs involving the gu sys:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.0 for Extravasation of urine
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - R39.1 for Other difficulties with micturition
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.11 for Hesitancy of micturition
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.12 for Poor urinary stream
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.13 for Splitting of urinary stream
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.14 for Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.15 for Urgency of urination
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.16 for Straining to void
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - R39.19 for Other difficulties with micturition
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.2 for Extrarenal uremia
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - R39.8 for Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.81 for Functional urinary incontinence
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.82 for Chronic bladder pain
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.83 for Unilateral non-palpable testicle
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.84 for Bilateral non-palpable testicles
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.89 for Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
- BILLABLE CODE - Use R39.9 for Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Patient Education
Urine and Urination
Your kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from your blood. The waste is called urea. Your blood carries it to the kidneys. From the kidneys, urine travels down two thin tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until you are ready to urinate. It swells into a round shape when it is full and gets smaller when empty. If your urinary system is healthy, your bladder can hold up to 16 ounces (2 cups) of urine comfortably for 2 to 5 hours.
You may have problems with urination if you have:
- Kidney failure
- Urinary tract infections
- An enlarged prostate
- Bladder control problems like incontinence, overactive bladder, or interstitial cystitis
- A blockage that prevents you from emptying your bladder
Some conditions may also cause you to have blood or protein in your urine. If you have a urinary problem, see your health care provider. Urinalysis and other urine tests can help to diagnose the problem. Treatment depends on the cause.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
