What is the ICD-10 code for meatal stenosis?

The ICD-10 code for acquired meatal stenosis in males is N35.911, commonly used post-circumcision. For congenital cases, use Q64.33.

How is meatal stenosis documented?

Documentation should include meatal appearance, stream deviation, and uroflowmetry results to support the diagnosis of meatal stenosis.

ICD-10 Coding for Meatal Stenosis(N35.911, N35.9, N39.0)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for meatal stenosis, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Urethral Meatal StenosisMeatal Narrowing

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Meatal Stenosis

N00-N99Primary Range

Diseases of the genitourinary system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
N35.911	Urethral stricture, unspecified, male, meatal	Use for acquired meatal stenosis in males, especially post-circumcision.	Physical exam showing pinpoint meatus Uroflowmetry with Qmax <5 mL/sec
Q64.33	Congenital meatal stenosis	Use for congenital meatal stenosis identified at birth.	Documented congenital anomaly present at birth

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal

N35.911Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Congenital meatal stenosisQ64.33

Acquired meatal stenosisN35.911

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Meatal Stenosis.

Documenting 'meatal narrowing' without specifics.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Fails to meet documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use detailed templates, Train staff on documentation standards

Using unspecified codes when specific codes apply.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to incorrect DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with CMS specificity requirements., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Use N35.911 for meatal-specific stenosis instead of unspecified codes.

Bundling issues with procedures.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect billing may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Violates NCCI edits., Data Quality: Affects procedural data accuracy.

Mitigation

Do not report 53020 with 53450; bundle into 53450.

Specificity of coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Mitigation

Regular training and audits of coding practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N35.911.

Primary Code

N35.911

Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal

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ICD-10 Coding for Meatal Stenosis(N35.911, N35.9, N39.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

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What is the ICD-10 code for meatal stenosis?

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