N31
Non-billableNeuromuscular 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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)
N31.0Uninhibited neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
N31.1Reflex neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
N31.2Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
N31.8Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder
N31.9Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
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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