Painful micturition, unspecified

This code signifies discomfort or pain experienced during urination, without further specification regarding the nature or cause of the pain. It indicates a symptom rather than a definitive diagnosis of a urinary tract condition.

Use this code when the patient presents with dysuria, and the provider's documentation does not specify the underlying cause or a more precise type of painful urination. This is appropriate when the diagnostic workup is incomplete or when the pain is idiopathic.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis for the painful micturition (e.g., urinary tract infection, cystitis) is documented.
• Always query the provider for further specificity if the documentation allows for a more precise diagnosis.
• This code is often used as a primary diagnosis when the patient presents solely for evaluation of dysuria, or as a secondary diagnosis when dysuria is a symptom of another condition.