- Billable Code: Overactive Bladder ICD 10 N32.81 is designated for reimbursement purposes in the healthcare system.
- Diagnosis: It pertains to “Overactive bladder” ICD-10-CM Diagnosis code N32.81
- Effective Date: The 2024 edition became effective on October 1, 2023.
- Localization: The U.S. version of ICD-10-CM Diagnosis code N32.81 may vary from versions used in other countries.
ICD-10-CM Code Section Details:
| ICD-10-CM | Description | Code History |
| N32.8 (5th Character Required) | Other specified disorders of bladder | Change Effective Date:10/01/2015 |
| Detrusor muscle hyperactivity | ||
| Excludes1: frequent urination due to specified bladder condition – code to condition | ||
| N32.89 | Other specified disorders of bladder | Change Effective Date:10/01/2015 |
| Bladder hemorrhage | ||
| Bladder hypertrophy | ||
| Calcified bladder | ||
| Contracted bladder | ||
| N32.9 | Bladder disorder, unspecified | Change Effective Date:10/01/2015 |
Convert ICD-10-CM K59.09 to ICD-9-CM:
| 2024 ICD-10-CM CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEM) | |
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ICD-10-CM Codes |
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| N32.89 | Other specified disorders of bladder |
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ICD-9-CM codes with description |
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| 596.6 | Rupture of bladder nontraumatic |
| 596.7 | Hemorrhage into bladder wall |
| 596.89 | Other specified disorders of bladder |
NOTE: When converting between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes, it’s important to consider the clinical context for the most accurate conversion.
Clinical Information:
Overactive bladder (OAB) is an illness in which there is an unexpected, sudden contraction of muscles within the urinary bladder, prompting an urgent desire to go to the bathroom immediately. OAB may lead to frequent urinary frequency as well as nightly awakenings for bathroom breaks (nocturia) or urinary incontinence and possibly incontinence as a consequence.
Code History:
| Year | Effective Date | Change |
| 2016 | 10/1/2015 | New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM) |
| 2017 | 10/1/2016 | No change |
| 2018 | 10/1/2017 | No change |
| 2019 | 10/1/2018 | No change |
| 2020 | 10/1/2019 | No change |
| 2021 | 10/1/2020 | No change |
| 2022 | 10/1/2021 | No change |
| 2023 | 10/1/2022 | No change |
| 2024 | 10/1/2023 | No change |
Approximate Synonyms
- Urgency incontinence
- Detrusor instability
- Urge incontinence
- Bladder hyperactivity
- Urinary urgency syndrome
- Bladder muscle dysfunction – overactive
- Detrusor hyperreflexia
- Detrusor hyperreflexia of bladder
Remember: Reimbursement claims dated on or after October 1, 2015, require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the ICD-10 code for overactive bladder?
The ICD-10 code for overactive bladder is N32.81.
What is the ICD-10 code for urinary urgency and incontinence?
The ICD-10 code for urinary urgency is R39.15 and for urinary incontinence is N39.41
What are the terms for overactive bladder?
An OAB (Overactive Bladder) can be defined by frequent urges for urination which often come suddenly and urgently resulting in incontinence or other bladder related symptoms, while frequently needing urgently. Other phrases used for OAB include bladder overactivity and detrusor overload.
What is the ICD-10 code for frequent urination?
The ICD-10 code for frequent urination (polyuria) is R35.0.
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