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N36.1

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Urethral diverticulum

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A small pouch or sac that forms in the wall of the urethra, which can trap urine and cause infection or discomfort.

Coding Tips

  • •A diverticulum is a pouch-like outpouching, distinct from a fistula which is an abnormal opening
  • •Document location (anterior, posterior, lateral) if specified in the clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└N36Other disorders of urethra└N36.1Urethral diverticulum
└N36.1Urethral diverticulum

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