N36.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Disease of urethra

• Disorder of urethra

• Mass of urethra

• Urethral mass

Clinical Information

• Condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the urethra, the membranous canal that conveys urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body.

• Pathological processes involving the urethra.

• The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass outside the body. In men, the urethra is a long tube that runs through the penis. In women, the urethra is short. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness or injury. They include:

Details

• N36.9 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 N36.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N36.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 N36.9 may differ.