Calculus in urethra

This code represents the presence of a calculus (stone) lodged within the urethra. This condition typically causes symptoms such as dysuria, urinary frequency, urgency, and potentially acute urinary retention or obstruction. The stone may originate in the kidney or bladder and migrate to the urethra.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates the presence of a calculus specifically located within the urethra. This applies to patients presenting with symptoms attributable to a urethral stone, or when a urethral calculus is identified incidentally during imaging or endoscopic procedures. Supporting documentation includes physician notes, imaging reports (e.g., KUB, CT scan), or operative reports.

• Differentiate from calculi in other parts of the urinary tract (e.g., kidney, ureter, bladder) as separate codes exist for these locations.
• Do not use for urethral stricture unless a calculus is explicitly documented as the cause or present concurrently.
• Consider sequencing with codes for associated symptoms (e.g., dysuria, hematuria) or complications (e.g., urinary obstruction, infection) if documented.