ICD-10-CM R33: Retention of urine

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R33

Retention of urine

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R33

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

psychogenic retention of urine (F45.8)

Code First
  • , if applicable, any causal condition, such as:
  • enlarged prostate (N40.1)
Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R33):

R33.0 - Drug induced retention of urine R33.8 - Other retention of urine R33.9 - Retention of urine, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code R33 (Retention of urine)

ICD-10-CM code R33 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 R33 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R33 - Retention of urine. 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 Retention of urine.