Other retention of urine

This code signifies a patient's inability to fully empty their bladder, leading to an accumulation of urine, when the specific cause or type of retention is not otherwise classified. It represents a symptom of an underlying issue rather than a definitive diagnosis of the cause.

Use this code when documentation indicates urinary retention that doesn't fit more specific categories, such as post-procedural or drug-induced retention. It is appropriate for cases where the physician notes "other urinary retention" or similar non-specific terminology.

• Always seek more specific codes for urinary retention if the documentation allows (e.g., N13.8 for other obstructive uropathy, N32.0 for bladder neck obstruction).
• This code should generally be sequenced after the primary diagnosis causing the retention, if known.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation clearly points to a specific type of retention (e.g., post-operative, drug-induced, neurogenic).