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N39.0

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Urinary tract infection, site not specified

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

What This Code Means

An infection of the urinary tract where the specific location (bladder, urethra, or kidneys) is not specified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •If the specific site is documented (cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis), use the more specific code instead
  • •Verify if a urine culture or urinalysis was performed; positive results support the diagnosis

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • candidiasis of urinary tract (B37.4-)
  • neonatal urinary tract infection (P39.3)
  • pyuria (R82.81)
  • urinary tract infection of specified site, such as:
  • cystitis (N30.-)
  • pyonephrosis (N13.6)
  • urethritis (N34.-)

Use Additional Code

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Code Hierarchy

└N39Other disorders of urinary system└N39.0Urinary tract infection, site not specified
└N39.0Urinary tract infection, site not specified

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