Postprocedural fossa navicularis urethral stricture

This code signifies a narrowing of the urethra specifically located in the fossa navicularis, which is the most distal part of the penile urethra, occurring as a direct consequence of a previous medical procedure. This stricture can impede urine flow and cause various urinary symptoms.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a urethral stricture in the fossa navicularis that developed after a prior intervention, such as catheterization, cystoscopy, or other instrumentation of the urethra. The patient's history should explicitly link the stricture to a preceding procedure.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "fossa navicularis" as the stricture location; otherwise, a more general urethral stricture code may be appropriate.
• Verify that the stricture is explicitly stated as "postprocedural" to differentiate it from congenital or idiopathic strictures.
• Consider sequencing this code after the code for the underlying condition or reason for the original procedure, if applicable, and if the stricture is a complication.