Postinfective urethral stricture, NEC, female

This code describes a narrowing of the female urethra that develops as a sequela of a prior infection, not attributable to other specified causes. This stricture can impede normal urine flow, leading to various urinary symptoms.

Assign this code for female patients diagnosed with a urethral stricture clearly documented as post-infectious in origin, where no other specific cause (e.g., traumatic, iatrogenic, congenital) is identified. Documentation should explicitly link the stricture to a preceding infection, such as a severe urinary tract infection or sexually transmitted infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies "postinfective" and "female" to support this code.
• Distinguish from strictures due to trauma (e.g., N35.0) or other specified causes.
• Code any underlying or current infection separately if still active and relevant.