N99.538

Billable

Other complication of continent stoma of urinary tract

N99.538 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other complication of continent stoma of urinary tract. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
N00-N99
Parent
N99.53
Edition
FY2026

N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It treats certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. It can be permanent, when an organ must be removed. It can be temporary, when the organ needs time to heal. The organ could be the small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder. With an ostomy, there must be a new way for wastes to leave the body. There are many…

Read more about Ostomy at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N99.538?
N99.538 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other complication of continent stoma of urinary tract". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Is N99.538 a billable code?
Yes — N99.538 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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