Other membranous urethral stricture, male

This code signifies a narrowing or obstruction of the membranous portion of the male urethra due to scar tissue formation, excluding congenital or post-traumatic causes specifically classified elsewhere. It results in impaired urine flow and can lead to symptoms such as dysuria, weak stream, and urinary retention.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a stricture of the membranous urethra in a male patient, and the etiology is not explicitly congenital, post-infectious, or post-procedural (e.g., iatrogenic). This code is appropriate for strictures identified as "other" or unspecified causes affecting this specific urethral segment.

• Differentiate from N35.0- (post-traumatic) and N35.1- (post-infectious) strictures.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the membranous portion of the urethra.
• Consider an additional code for any associated complications, such as urinary tract infection (N39.0).