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N99.51

Non-billable

Complication of cystostomy

Complication of cystostomy

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

N99-N99

Parent Code

N99.5

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Child Codes (4)

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complication of cystostomy?

The ICD-10-CM code for complication of cystostomy is N99.51. The full clinical description is "Complication of cystostomy". N99.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code N99.51 mean?

ICD-10-CM code N99.51 represents “Complication of cystostomy”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is N99.51 a billable code?

No, N99.51 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under N99.51.

What chapter is N99.51 in?

N99.51 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).

What are the subcategories under N99.51?

N99.51 has 4 child codes, including: N99.510 (Cystostomy hemorrhage), N99.511 (Cystostomy infection), N99.512 (Cystostomy malfunction), N99.518 (Other cystostomy complication).

What are the UMLS CUIs for N99.51?

N99.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1392935. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does N99.51 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complication of cystostomy affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of N99.51?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for N99.51 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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