AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM NEW/REVISED CODES

Urinary Incontinence

New codes were created to uniquely identify types of urinary incontinence that are not currently classified in ICD-10-CM. Two new codes were added within subcategory N39.49, Other specified urinary incontinence, to capture coital incontinence (N39.491) and postural (urinary) incontinence (N39.492). Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine and is a common problem for men and women over age 65, but does occur in younger patients as well. Multiple pregnancies, being overweight, and genetic weaknesses can increase the risk. Code N39.491, Coital incontinence, was added to capture the involuntary loss of urine (incontinence) that occurs...

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