Retention of urine, unspecified

This code signifies the inability to completely empty the bladder, where the underlying cause is not specified. It describes a general state of urinary retention without further detail regarding its etiology, such as obstruction, neurogenic bladder, or medication effects.

Use this code when documentation indicates urinary retention but lacks specific information about the type or cause. This is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis is simply "urinary retention" without further clarification or when the etiology is still under investigation.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of urinary retention (e.g., obstructive, neurogenic) is documented.
• Always query the provider for more specificity if only "urinary retention" is documented, to allow for more precise coding.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute conditions or procedures that may have led to the retention, if applicable.