2025 ICD-10-CM code N34.2
Other urethritis. This includes meatitis, urethral postmenopausal urethritis, and ulcer of urethra (meatus).
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of urethritis, along with documentation of the cause and the need for treatment. It's important to rule out other conditions, including infections.Documentation must support the diagnosis and the chosen treatment plan.
Clinicians responsible for diagnosing and treating N34.2 should perform a thorough evaluation, including a detailed medical history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory tests to determine the underlying cause of urethritis.They are also responsible for patient education, providing appropriate treatment and follow-up care to prevent complications or recurrence.
In simple words: This code refers to inflammation of the tube that carries urine from the bladder, excluding infections like gonorrhea or non-specific urethritis. It includes inflammation of the urethral opening, inflammation due to menopause, and ulcers within the urethra.
Inflammation of the urethra not caused by gonococcal or non-specific infections. This includes conditions like meatitis (inflammation of the urethral opening), postmenopausal urethritis (inflammation of the urethra related to decreased estrogen levels), and ulcers of the urethra (open sores within the urethra, often at the meatus).
Example 1: A 60-year-old postmenopausal woman presents with dysuria and frequency. After ruling out infection, she is diagnosed with postmenopausal urethritis., A 30-year-old male presents with painful urination and a visible ulcer at the urethral meatus.Testing for STIs is negative, leading to a diagnosis of a urethral ulcer., A patient presents with irritation and inflammation around the urethral opening.Upon examination, the physician determines the inflammation is localized to the meatus and diagnoses meatitis.
Documentation should include signs, symptoms (e.g., dysuria, frequency, discharge), physical exam findings (e.g., inflammation, ulcers), laboratory test results (e.g., urinalysis, cultures to rule out infection), and any identified causes. Specific details regarding menopause status should be noted if applicable.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Urology, Nephrology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology (for postmenopausal urethritis)
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital (if admission is required for complications)