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N39.42

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Incontinence without sensory awareness

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 without the person being aware it is happening, often during sleep or without warning.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifically indicates lack of sensory awareness; ensure documentation confirms the patient does not feel the incontinence occurring
  • •Common in severe neurological conditions or advanced dementia; verify underlying conditions are also coded

Code Hierarchy

└N39Other disorders of urinary system└N39.4Other specified urinary incontinence└N39.42Incontinence without sensory awareness
└N39.42Incontinence without sensory awareness

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