2025 ICD-10-CM code R32
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings - Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) Feed
Unspecified urinary incontinence; involuntary leakage of urine where the specific type is undetermined.
Medical necessity for further evaluation of unspecified urinary incontinence is established by the presence of symptoms that significantly impact the patient's quality of life, interfere with daily activities, or raise concerns about underlying medical conditions.The severity of symptoms and the need for further diagnostic testing will support medical necessity claims.
The clinical responsibility for a patient with code R32 involves a thorough history and physical examination, potentially including a voiding diary, uroflowmetry, post-void residual measurement, and/or cystoscopy. This is to determine the underlying cause and type of incontinence, which may require consultation with a urologist or other specialists depending on the clinical presentation.
- Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system)
In simple words: Code R32 means that a person is experiencing urinary incontinence (accidental urine leakage) but the doctor hasn't figured out what type of incontinence it is yet.More tests might be needed to find the exact cause.
The ICD-10-CM code R32 signifies unspecified urinary incontinence, characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine.This code is applied when the healthcare provider has diagnosed urinary incontinence but hasn't determined the precise subtype (e.g., stress, urge, overflow, functional, or mixed incontinence).The unspecified nature highlights the need for further investigation to pinpoint the underlying cause and mechanism of the incontinence.
Example 1: A 70-year-old female patient presents with complaints of frequent urine leakage, especially when coughing or laughing.The physician notes urinary incontinence but defers specifying the exact type until further diagnostic testing can be performed., A 35-year-old male patient reports experiencing occasional episodes of urinary incontinence but is unable to describe any specific pattern or triggers.A thorough evaluation is planned to determine the underlying cause of the incontinence., A 55-year-old patient undergoing a routine physical examination reports experiencing occasional urine leakage without any clear pattern or triggers. Further investigation is needed to classify the type of urinary incontinence.
Complete history of present illness, including frequency, volume, and timing of incontinence episodes, presence of associated symptoms (e.g., urgency, frequency, nocturia), and any potential triggers.Physical examination findings, relevant diagnostic tests (e.g., urinalysis, post-void residual, urodynamic studies), and any relevant prior medical history.
** This code is frequently used as a placeholder until further diagnostic testing or clinical findings can help clarify the specific type of urinary incontinence.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Urology, Geriatrics, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility