R39.1
Non-billableOther difficulties with micturition
Other difficulties with micturition
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- , if applicable, any causal condition, such as:
- •enlarged prostateN40.1
Child Codes (7)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other difficulties with micturition?
The ICD-10-CM code for other difficulties with micturition is R39.1. The full clinical description is "Other difficulties with micturition". R39.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R39.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R39.1 represents “Other difficulties with micturition”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R39.1 a billable code?
No, R39.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under R39.1.
What chapter is R39.1 in?
R39.1 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What are the subcategories under R39.1?
R39.1 has 7 child codes, including: R39.11 (Hesitancy of micturition), R39.12 (Poor urinary stream), R39.13 (Splitting of urinary stream), R39.14 (Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R39.1?
R39.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478132. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R39.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other difficulties with micturition 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 R39.1?
R39.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: MF50.6Z (Difficulties with micturition, unspecified).
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