Postprocedural bulbous urethral stricture, male

This code describes a narrowing of the bulbous urethra in a male patient that develops as a complication following a medical procedure. This stricture can impede urine flow and may result from trauma, inflammation, or scar tissue formation secondary to the prior intervention.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a male patient has developed a stricture specifically in the bulbous portion of the urethra, and this stricture is directly attributable to a previous surgical or invasive procedure. Supporting documentation should specify the location of the stricture and its iatrogenic origin.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "bulbous" urethral stricture; other urethral stricture locations have different codes.
• Confirm the stricture is postprocedural; if congenital or idiopathic, a different code is required.
• Sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter if the stricture is being treated or evaluated.