Bladder disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (N33)
The ICD-10 code N33 is designated for bladder disorders that arise as a consequence of other diseases classified elsewhere. This code helps specify bladder problems linked to infections or conditions outside the primary urinary system diagnosis.
The code covers bladder issues caused by parasitic infections such as urinary schistosomiasis; a condition also known as Schistosoma japonicum infection or disorders of the urinary bladder caused by Schistosoma species. Using the ICD-10 code for bladder disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (N33) clarifies that the bladder condition is secondary to an underlying infectious disease rather than a primary bladder pathology. This distinction aids medical coders and healthcare professionals in accurately documenting bladder complications linked to systemic diseases, ensuring precise treatment planning and data tracking for such complex cases.
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99)
Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39)
- N33 Bladder disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Bladder disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (N33)
Instructional Notations
Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
