What neurogenic bladder ICD-10 codes can I use?
You'll likely have trouble finding neurogenic bladder dysfunction ICD codes because there are no ICD-10 codes that specifically mention neurogenic bladder in their names. That doesn't mean there aren't any, though! They just go by the following terms: neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder and neuropathic bladder.
Here are examples of ICD-10 codes related to cases of neurogenic bladder:
N31.9 - Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have bladder neuromuscular dysfunction. What's unspecified is the kind of neuromuscular dysfunction that they have. Once you identify the dysfunction, you must use a more specific ICD-10 code.
N31.2 - Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
This code is for patients with a classified flaccid neuropathic bladder. The "not elsewhere classified" designation means the condition is fully characterized but doesn't fit into other established classifications. This condition is characterized by weak bladder muscles, inability to empty the bladder, urine leakage because of an overfilled bladder, and loss of the urge to urinate.
N32.81 - Overactive bladder
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have an overactive bladder, a neurogenic bladder characteristic. This results in the sudden urge to urinate, especially frequently.
N39.498 - Other specified urinary incontinence
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have urinary incontinence. This should only be used if the specific type of urinary incontinence has no specific ICD-10 code.
N31.8 - Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder
This is similar to N39.498, but this time, it's for neuromuscular dysfunctions that don't have specific ICD-10 codes.
N31.0 - Uninhibited neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
This is similar to N32.81, but it's best used when the uninhibited/overactive neuropathic bladder has other characteristics that don't fit established classifications.
G83.4 - Cauda equina syndrome
This code is used when neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome is present.