Urethral stricture due to childbirth

This code represents a narrowing or obstruction of the urethra specifically caused by trauma or complications experienced during the process of childbirth. This stricture can impede urine flow and lead to various urinary symptoms. It is a direct sequela of obstetric injury.

Use this code when documentation clearly links a patient's urethral stricture to a prior childbirth event. This typically applies to women presenting with urinary obstruction, dysuria, or recurrent UTIs, where the etiology is identified as obstetric trauma. Supporting documentation would include a history of difficult labor, instrumental delivery, or perineal lacerations.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the stricture is "due to childbirth" or provides a clear causal link.
• Do not use this code for strictures of unknown origin or those attributed to other causes (e.g., infection, trauma not related to childbirth).
• Consider co-reporting with codes for associated urinary symptoms or complications, such as urinary retention (R33.8) or recurrent UTIs (N39.0).