N31Not billable, use a more specific code below

Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified

In Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39), chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System

5 billable codes under N31: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • cord bladder NOS (G95.89)
  • neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome (G83.4)
  • neuromuscular dysfunction due to spinal cord lesion (G95.89)

Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one

  • code to identify any associated urinary incontinence (N39.3-N39.4-)

Also applies, from Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39)

These notes sit on N30-N39 and apply to every code under it, including N31.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • urinary infection (complicating):
  • abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O86.2-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers chronic kidney disease staging, CKD in kidney transplant patients, and sequencing CKD with related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Read Section I.C.14 (page 62)

N31 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under N31 group to MS-DRG 698, 699, 700, 791, or 793 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to N31

Notes on these codes point to N31.

  • G95.8 Excludes1: neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder without spinal cord lesion (N31.-)
  • N33 Excludes1: cystitis in neurogenic bladder (N31.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Bladder Diseases

The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Many conditions can affect your bladder. Some common ones are: Doctors diagnose bladder diseases using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays, and an examination of the bladder wall with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery.

Read more about bladder diseases on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.