In simple words: This code indicates a sudden and frequent need to urinate.

This code represents a patient's frequent or sudden urge to urinate, often with little warning.It is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and may be associated with various underlying conditions.

Example 1: A 65-year-old male presents with a sudden and compelling urge to urinate frequently, day and night. After examination and testing, he is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The R39.15 code is used to document the urgency symptom, while the N40.1 code documents the BPH diagnosis., A 30-year-old female experiences a persistent, urgent need to urinate, accompanied by burning and pain.A urinalysis confirms a urinary tract infection (UTI).R39.15 is used alongside the appropriate UTI code (e.g., N30.00 for acute cystitis without hematuria)., A patient with a known history of overactive bladder reports increased episodes of urinary urgency. R39.15 is used to document this symptom during the current encounter, along with the established diagnosis code for overactive bladder (N32.81).

Documentation should include the frequency, severity, and duration of the urgency, along with associated symptoms like pain, burning, or incontinence.Results of any diagnostic tests (e.g., urinalysis, urine culture, post-void residual measurement) should also be included.The underlying cause of the urgency, if determined, should be clearly documented.