Is ICD-10-CM code N34 billable?

No, N34 (Urethritis and urethral syndrome) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code N34 belong to?

N34 belongs to Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: N00–N99 (Diseases of the Genitourinary System).

N34Not billable, use a more specific code below

Urethritis and urethral syndrome

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

4 billable codes under N34: 1 is a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Reiter's disease (M02.3-)
urethritis in diseases with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
urethrotrigonitis (N30.3-)

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

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

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 N34.

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.

Chronic kidney disease (page 62)

Read Section I.C.14 (page 62)

All codes under N34

N34 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

N34 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under N34 group to these 11 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC (3 of 4 codes)
DRG 690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC (3 of 4 codes)
DRG 727 Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System with MCC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 728 Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System without MCC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 742 Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 743 Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 757 Infections, Female Reproductive System with MCC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 758 Infections, Female Reproductive System with CC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 759 Infections, Female Reproductive System without CC/MCC (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 791 Prematurity with Major Problems (1 of 4 codes)
DRG 793 Full Term Neonate with Major Problems (1 of 4 codes)

Other codes that refer to N34

Notes on these codes point to N34.

N39.0 Excludes1: urethritis (N34.-)

About the condition

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

Urethral Disorders

The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. In men, it's a long tube that runs through the penis. It also carries semen in men. In women, it's short and is just above the vagina. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness, or injury. They include:

Code history

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