Post-traumatic urethral stricture, male, unspecified

This code signifies a narrowing of the male urethra that develops as a direct consequence of a prior physical injury or trauma. This stricture can impede urine flow and lead to various urinary symptoms. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the specific location or extent of the stricture within the urethra is not documented.

Use this code when documentation clearly links a male patient's urethral stricture to a history of trauma, such as a pelvic fracture, straddle injury, or iatrogenic injury from catheterization. This code is appropriate when the physician's notes confirm the post-traumatic etiology but do not specify the exact anatomical site of the stricture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states a traumatic origin for the stricture; otherwise, consider N35.9 (Urethral stricture, unspecified).
• If the specific location of the stricture (e.g., bulbar, membranous) is documented, use a more specific N35.0- subcategory.
• Always sequence this code after any acute injury code if the stricture is a sequela of a recent trauma.