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R33.9

Billable

Retention of urine, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

The inability to urinate or difficulty emptying the bladder completely, without a specified cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when the specific cause of urinary retention is not documented or identified
  • •Consider querying the provider if retention is due to obstruction, neurogenic causes, or medication effects, as more specific codes may apply

Code Hierarchy

└R33Retention of urine└R33.9Retention of urine, unspecified
└R33.9Retention of urine, unspecified

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