R39.1 — Other difficulties with micturition
Is R39.1 billable?
No — R39.1 is a non-billable header code. R39.1 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 9 billable codes beneath R39.1.
Billable codes under this header
R39.1 at a glance
| Code | R39.1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other difficulties with micturition |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Code first
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before R39.1. R39.1 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- , if applicable, any causal condition, such as:
- enlarged prostate (N40.1)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R39.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R39.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under R39.1? (7)
How long has R39.1 existed?
R39.1 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.