Other disorders of bladder (N32)
The ICD-10 codes in the N32 category are used to identify and classify a variety of specific bladder conditions and disorders other than the most common bladder diseases. These codes help healthcare providers accurately document unique bladder problems for diagnosis and treatment.
This section includes codes for conditions like bladder-neck obstruction (N32.0), which may be referred to as contracture or stenosis of the bladder neck, causing urinary outflow blockage. It also covers several types of bladder fistulas, such as vesicointestinal fistula (N32.1) and other less common vesical fistulas (N32.2), which are abnormal connections between the bladder and intestinal tract or other structures. The code N32.3 represents bladder diverticulum, or localized pouches of the bladder wall. Overactive bladder symptoms, including detrusor overactivity, are captured under N32.81. Lastly, other specified bladder disorders, with a wide range of detailed synonyms ranging from bladder hypertrophy to rupture, fall under N32.89. When the bladder disorder is unclear or unspecified, N32.9 is used. These codes provide clear options for documenting less common bladder conditions in clinical and billing records.
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99)
Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39)
N32 Other disorders of bladder
- N32.0 Bladder-neck obstruction
- N32.1 Vesicointestinal fistula
- N32.2 Vesical fistula, not elsewhere classified
- N32.3 Diverticulum of bladder
N32.8 Other specified disorders of bladder
- N32.81 Overactive bladder
- N32.89 Other specified disorders of bladder
- N32.9 Bladder disorder, unspecified
Other disorders of bladder (N32)
Instructional Notations
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Cystocele
A HERNIA-like condition in which the weakened pelvic muscles cause the URINARY BLADDER to drop from its normal position. Fallen urinary bladder is more common in females with the bladder dropping into the VAGINA and less common in males with the bladder dropping into the SCROTUM.
