Postprocedural urethral stricture, female

This diagnosis code signifies a narrowing of the female urethra that develops as a complication following a medical or surgical procedure. This stricture can impede the normal flow of urine and may lead to symptoms such as dysuria, weak stream, or urinary retention. It is a direct consequence of an intervention, rather than a congenital or idiopathic stricture.

Utilize this code when documentation clearly indicates a female patient has developed a urethral stricture directly attributable to a prior procedure, such as catheterization, cystoscopy, or surgery involving the genitourinary tract. Supporting documentation should specify the causal link between the procedure and the stricture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the stricture is "postprocedural" and identifies the patient as female.
• Do not use this code for congenital or idiopathic urethral strictures; those have different specific codes.
• Consider sequencing this code after the code for the underlying condition or reason for the original procedure, if applicable, and before any codes for current symptoms or treatment of the stricture.