N35.9
Urethral stricture, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Meatal stenosis
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Stenosis of urinary meatus
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Urethral stricture
Clinical Information
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Narrowing of any part of the urethra. It is characterized by decreased urinary stream and often other obstructive voiding symptoms.
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Narrowing of the lumen of the urethra.
Details
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N35.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N35.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N35.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 N35.9 may differ.