Urethral discharge (R36)
The ICD-10 code R36 and its subcodes classify different types of urethral discharge, which is an abnormal fluid from the urethra. These codes are used to document and diagnose various presentations of urethral discharge, including whether blood is present.
R36.0 refers to urethral discharge without blood, identifying cases where clear or non-bloody fluid is noted. The code R36.1 is specific to hematospermia (also known as hemospermia), which means blood is present in the semen and discharged through the urethra. R36.9 covers unspecified urethral discharge, which includes symptoms described by synonyms like "discharge from penis," "passive discharge of semen from urethra," or simply "urethral discharge." These ICD-10 codes help healthcare professionals accurately record different types of genital tract secretions linked to infections, inflammations, or other genitourinary conditions, ensuring clarity in patient records and billing.
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00–R99)
Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)
R36 Urethral discharge
- R36.0 Urethral discharge without blood
- R36.1 Hematospermia
- R36.9 Urethral discharge, unspecified
Urethral discharge (R36)
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.
Hemospermia
Blood in the SEMEN, usually due to INFLAMMATION of the PROSTATE, the SEMINAL VESICLES, or both.
