ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N34
Urethritis and urethral syndrome
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N34
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
urethral caruncle (N36.2)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- Reiter's disease (M02.3-)
- urethritis in diseases with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
- urethrotrigonitis (N30.3-)
Use Additional Code
code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
Inclusion Terms
- Abscess (of) Cowper's gland
- Abscess (of) Littré's gland
- Abscess (of) urethral (gland)
- Periurethral abscess
Inclusion Terms
- Nongonococcal urethritis
- Nonvenereal urethritis
Inclusion Terms
- Meatitis, urethral
- Postmenopausal urethritis
- Ulcer of urethra (meatus)
- Urethritis NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for N34):
About ICD-10-CM Code N34 (Urethritis and urethral syndrome)
ICD-10-CM code N34 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM N34 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N34 - Urethritis and urethral syndrome. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Urethritis and urethral syndrome.