All ICD10 Codes
N36Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other disorders of urethra

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

10 billable codes under N36: 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.

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Instructional notes

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 N36.

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)

All codes under N36

N36 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

N36 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 10 billable codes under N36 group to MS-DRG 698, 699, or 700 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

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:

Read more about urethral disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

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