Retention of urine (R33) ICD-10-CM
The R33 code range covers retention of urine with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
- psychogenic retention of urine F45.8
Codes in the R33 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the R33 Code Range
Urine retention means the bladder does not empty fully. It appears here among symptoms and signs involving the urinary and genital systems.
The subdivisions distinguish retention caused by a drug, R33.0, from other retention, R33.8, and retention described without further detail, R33.9.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R33 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R33 range classify?
The range classifies retention of urine. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
