Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T83.09

Other mechanical complication of urinary catheter

ICD-10-CM Code:
T83.09
ICD-10 Code for:
Other mechanical complication of urinary catheter
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
      (T80-T88)
      • Complications of genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
        (T83)

T83.09 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other mechanical complication of urinary catheter. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other mechanical complication of urinary catheter

Non-specific codes like T83.09 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other mechanical complication of urinary catheter:

  • T83.090 for Other mechanical complication of cystostomy catheter - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.090A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.090D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.090S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T83.091 for Other mechanical complication of indwelling urethral catheter - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.091A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.091D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.091S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T83.092 for Other mechanical complication of nephrostomy catheter - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.092A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.092D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.092S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T83.098 for Other mechanical complication of other urinary catheter - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.098A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.098D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T83.098S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications of genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T83). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
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.
  • Obstruction (mechanical) of urinary catheter
  • Perforation of urinary catheter
  • Protrusion of urinary catheter

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 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • 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. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.