N31

Non-billable

Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, NEC

Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

N30-N39

Child Codes

5

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • cord bladder NOS (G95.89)
  • neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome (G83.4)
  • neuromuscular dysfunction due to spinal cord lesion (G95.89)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • urinary infection (complicating):
  • abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O86.2-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any associated urinary incontinence (N39.3-N39.4-)

Child Codes (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code N31?

ICD-10-CM code N31 represents "Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is N31 a billable code?

No, N31 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under N31.

What chapter is N31 in?

N31 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).

What codes cannot be used with N31?

N31 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cord bladder NOS (G95.89); neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome (G83.4); neuromuscular dysfunction due to spinal cord lesion (G95.89).

What are the subcategories under N31?

N31 has 5 child codes, including: N31.0 (Uninhibited neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified), N31.1 (Reflex neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified), N31.2 (Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified), N31.8 (Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with N31?

Yes, when using N31 you should also code: code to identify any associated urinary incontinence (N39.3-N39.4-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for N31?

N31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495065. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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