Post-traumatic membranous urethral stricture

This code signifies a narrowing of the membranous portion of the urethra resulting from a previous injury or trauma. This stricture can impede urine flow and lead to various urinary symptoms. It specifically points to a non-inflammatory, acquired narrowing of this particular urethral segment.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a urethral stricture in the membranous urethra, directly attributed to a past traumatic event. Supporting documentation would include a history of trauma, imaging studies confirming the stricture location, and physician notes detailing the etiology.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "membranous" urethra; other urethral stricture codes exist for different locations.
• Verify the stricture is explicitly linked to a traumatic event, not an infectious or congenital cause.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute injury codes if the trauma is recent and still being treated.