Postinfective anterior urethral stricture, NEC, male

This code identifies a narrowing of the anterior urethra in a male patient that developed as a sequela of a prior infection. This stricture is not attributable to other specified causes like trauma or congenital anomalies. It signifies a chronic obstruction impacting urinary flow.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states an anterior urethral stricture in a male, and the etiology is clearly linked to a previous infection (e.g., post-gonococcal, post-chlamydial urethritis). The physician's notes should confirm the stricture's location and its infectious origin, ruling out other causes.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "anterior" urethral stricture; posterior strictures are coded differently.
• Verify the patient is male, as this code is gender-specific.
• Look for explicit mention of a prior infection as the cause; "idiopathic" or "traumatic" strictures require different codes.