R39.16
BillableStraining to void
Straining to void
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- , if applicable, any causal condition, such as:
- enlarged prostate (N40.1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Difficulty in urination102835006
- Difficulty in voiding102835006
- Difficulty passing urine102835006
- Difficulty with micturition102835006
- Must strain to pass urine249279003
- Straining on urination249279003
- Finding related to ability to pass urine366273005
- Straining on urination due to benign prostatic hypertrophy117491000119102
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for straining to void?
The ICD-10-CM code for straining to void is R39.16. The full clinical description is "Straining to void". R39.16 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R39.16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R39.16 represents "Straining to void". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R39.16 a billable code?
Yes, R39.16 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R39.16 in?
R39.16 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What SNOMED CT codes does R39.16 map to?
R39.16 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 102835006, 366273005, 249279003, 117491000119102. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R39.16?
R39.16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830344. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.