ICD-10-CM R39.81: Functional urinary incontinence

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R39.81

Functional urinary incontinence

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R39.81

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • stress incontinence and other specified urinary incontinence (N39.3-N39.4-)
  • urinary incontinence NOS (R32)
Inclusion Terms

Urinary incontinence due to cognitive impairment, or severe physical disability or immobility

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code R39.81 (Functional urinary incontinence)

ICD-10-CM code R39.81 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 R39.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R39.81 - Functional urinary incontinence. 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 Functional urinary incontinence.