ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N34.0
Urethral abscess
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N34.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
urethral caruncle (N36.2)
Inclusion Terms
- Abscess (of) Cowper's gland
- Abscess (of) Littré's gland
- Abscess (of) urethral (gland)
- Periurethral abscess
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code N34.0 (Urethral abscess)
ICD-10-CM code N34.0 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 N34.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N34.0 - Urethral abscess. 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 Urethral abscess.