N36.0

Applicable To

• Urethroperineal fistula

• Urethrorectal fistula

• Urinary fistula NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Acquired urethrocutaneous fistula

• Urethral false passage

• Urethrocutaneous fistula

• Urethrorectal fistula

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by an abnormal communication between any part of the urinary system and another organ or anatomic site.

• An abnormal communication between any part of the urinary system and another organ or cavity.

• An abnormal communication between the urethra and another organ or anatomic site.

• An abnormal passage in any part of the urinary tract between itself or with other organs.

Details

• N36.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N36.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N36.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 N36.0 may differ.