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N36.0

Billable

Urethral fistula

N36.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Urethral fistula. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
N00-N99
Parent
N36
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts inside of the body. Fistulas may develop between different organs, such as between the esophagus and the windpipe or the bowel and the vagina. They can also develop between two blood vessels, such as between an artery and a vein or between two arteries. Some people are born with a fistula. Other common causes of fistulas include: Complications from surgery Injury…

Read more about Fistulas at MedlinePlus ↗
Urethral Disorders ↗

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

Includes

  • •Urethroperineal fistula
  • •Urethrorectal fistula
  • •Urinary fistula NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •urethroscrotal fistula (N50.89)
  • •urethrovaginal fistula (N82.1)
  • •urethrovesicovaginal fistula (N82.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N36.0?
N36.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Urethral fistula". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N36.0 a billable code?
Yes — N36.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from N36.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): urethroscrotal fistula (N50.89); urethrovaginal fistula (N82.1); urethrovesicovaginal fistula (N82.1).

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

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