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N39.3

Billable

Stress incontinence (female) (male)

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

What This Code Means

Involuntary leakage of urine that occurs during physical activity, coughing, sneezing, or exercise due to weakness in the urinary sphincter.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify gender in documentation; this code applies to both males and females though it is more common in females
  • •Differentiate from urge incontinence; stress incontinence is activity-related while urge incontinence is sudden and unrelated to activity

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Code Also

  • any associated overactive bladder (N32.81)

Code Hierarchy

└N39Other disorders of urinary system└N39.3Stress incontinence (female) (male)
└N39.3Stress incontinence (female) (male)

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