N35

Non-billable

Urethral stricture

N35 is the ICD-10-CM code for Urethral stricture. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N35.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
N00-N99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. In men, it's a long tube that runs through the penis. It also carries semen in men. In women, it's short and is just above the vagina. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness, or injury. They include: Urethral cancer - a rare cancer that happens more often in men Urethral stricture - a narrowing of the opening of the urethra Urethritis -…

Read more about Urethral Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • congenital urethral stricture (Q64.3-)
  • postprocedural urethral stricture (N99.1-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N35?
N35 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Urethral stricture". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N35 a billable code?
No — N35 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N35.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of N35?
N35 has 4 more specific child codes, including N35.0, N35.1, N35.8.
What is excluded from N35?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital urethral stricture (Q64.3-); postprocedural urethral stricture (N99.1-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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