Other post-traumatic urethral stricture, female
ICD-10 N35.028 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other post-traumatic urethral stricture, female.
N35.028 refers to a specific type of urethral stricture that occurs in females as a result of trauma. Urethral strictures are narrowings of the urethra that can lead to obstructive urinary symptoms. In females, these strictures can arise from various traumatic events, including pelvic fractures, surgical interventions, or external injuries. The condition can manifest with symptoms such as dysuria (painful urination), urinary frequency, urgency, and in severe cases, urinary retention. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of patient history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as retrograde urethrograms or cystoscopy. Treatment options may include urethral dilation, urethrotomy, or surgical reconstruction, depending on the severity and location of the stricture. Accurate coding is essential for appropriate management and reimbursement, as well as for tracking the incidence of this condition in the female population.
Detailed history of urinary symptoms, trauma events, and imaging results.
Patients presenting with urinary obstruction following pelvic trauma or surgery.
Urologists must document the exact location and length of the stricture for accurate coding.
Immediate assessment of trauma and urinary symptoms, including imaging results.
Patients with acute urinary retention following trauma.
Emergency physicians should ensure that trauma details are clearly documented to support coding.
Used to evaluate the urethra in cases of suspected stricture.
Document indications for the procedure and findings.
Urologists should ensure that findings are clearly documented to support coding.
Performed to treat the stricture.
Document the procedure details and any complications.
Urologists must document the length and location of the stricture.
N35.028 is specifically for post-traumatic urethral strictures, while N35.1 refers to acquired strictures that are not due to trauma.
Document the patient's trauma history, symptoms, and any imaging studies that confirm the diagnosis of a urethral stricture.
