Question 1

Is N34 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N34 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N34 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N34 represents Urethritis and urethral syndrome. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code N34 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N34 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N34?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N34 is section:N30-N39 (Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from N34?

Accepted Answer

Code N34 has Type 2 Excludes including: Reiter's disease (M02.3-); urethritis in diseases with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64); urethrotrigonitis (N30.3-). These conditions are not included in N34 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with N34?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding N34, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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Excludes214Not included here

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