Other bulbous urethral stricture, male

This code signifies a narrowing or obstruction within the bulbous portion of the male urethra, not otherwise specified as infectious, traumatic, or due to other specific causes. This stricture impedes urine flow and can lead to various urinary symptoms.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a urethral stricture located in the bulbous urethra of a male patient, and the etiology is not clearly defined as infectious, traumatic, or congenital. This is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "bulbous urethral stricture" without further specific classification.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the "bulbous" portion of the urethra; otherwise, a more general urethral stricture code may be appropriate.
• Always look for documentation of the stricture's cause (e.g., post-infectious, post-traumatic) to determine if a more specific code within the N35 category is applicable.
• Do not use this code if the stricture is congenital; refer to codes in the Q64.3 category for congenital urethral strictures.