Question 1

Is R33 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R33 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 R33 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R33 represents Retention of urine. 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 R33 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R33 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 R33?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R33 is section:R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R33?

Accepted Answer

Code R33 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: psychogenic retention of urine (F45.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with R33 as they represent different diagnoses.

R332026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Is R33 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R33 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R33 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R33?

What conditions are excluded from R33?