Urinary-genital tract fistula, female

This code describes an abnormal connection or passageway between the female urinary tract (e.g., bladder, ureter, urethra) and the female genital tract (e.g., vagina, uterus, cervix). These fistulas can lead to involuntary leakage of urine into the vagina or other genital structures.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates the presence of a fistula connecting any part of the female urinary system to any part of the female reproductive system. This often presents with symptoms like continuous urine leakage from the vagina or recurrent urinary tract infections.

• Specify the exact type of fistula (e.g., vesicovaginal, urethrovaginal) if documented, using more specific codes when available.
• Do not use for fistulas involving only the urinary tract or only the genital tract; this code is specifically for connections between the two.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary condition or complication that led to the fistula, if applicable (e.g., obstetric trauma, radiation).