Is ICD-10-CM code R36 billable?

No, R36 (Urethral discharge) 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 R36 belong to?

R36 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R36Non-billable

Urethral discharge

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

R36.0Urethral discharge without blood R36.1Hematospermia R36.9Urethral discharge, unspecified

CH18 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

R30-R39Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)

R36Urethral dischargeNot billable

R36.0Urethral discharge without bloodBillable

R36.1HematospermiaBillable

R36.9Urethral discharge, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.