Nocturnal enuresis

This code represents involuntary urination during sleep in individuals who are past the age when bladder control is typically established. It refers specifically to bedwetting that occurs at night, without an underlying organic cause.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of nocturnal enuresis, often in children or adolescents. This diagnosis is typically made after excluding other medical conditions that could cause urinary incontinence.

• Differentiate from nocturnal polyuria (R35.81), which is excessive urine production at night, not necessarily involuntary voiding.
• Ensure documentation specifies "nocturnal" to distinguish from other forms of enuresis or urinary incontinence.
• This code is often a secondary diagnosis when other conditions are being treated, but can be primary if it's the sole reason for the encounter.