Dysuria

This code represents painful urination, which can manifest as burning, stinging, or discomfort during micturition. It is a symptom, not a definitive diagnosis, and often indicates an underlying genitourinary issue.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "dysuria" or describes painful urination without a more specific diagnosis. It is frequently used in cases of suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs) or other inflammatory conditions of the bladder or urethra, prior to definitive diagnostic results.

• Always code the underlying cause of dysuria if known and documented (e.g., N39.0 for UTI).
• This code should be sequenced as a secondary diagnosis when a definitive cause is identified.
• Do not use if the documentation specifies other urinary symptoms like frequency (R35.0) or urgency (R39.15) without explicit mention of pain.