N99
Non-Billable

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified?

ICD-10-CM N99 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified. This code falls under the section "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for N99

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in N99. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • irradiation cystitis (N30.4-)
  • postoophorectomy osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.8-)
  • postoophorectomy osteoporosis without current pathological fracture (M81.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N99 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN99 — Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Codes 9 entries
N99.0Postprocedural (acute) (chronic) kidney failureBillableN99.1Postprocedural urethral strictureNon-BillableN99.11Postprocedural urethral stricture, maleNon-BillableN99.110Postprocedural urethral stricture, male, meatalBillableN99.111Postprocedural bulbous urethral stricture, maleBillableN99.112Postprocedural membranous urethral stricture, maleBillableN99.113Postprocedural anterior bulbous urethral stricture, maleBillableN99.114Postprocedural urethral stricture, male, unspecifiedBillableN99.115Postprocedural fossa navicularis urethral strictureBillableN99.116Postprocedural urethral stricture, male, overlapping sitesBillableN99.12Postprocedural urethral stricture, femaleBillableN99.2Postprocedural adhesions of vaginaBillableN99.3Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomyBillableN99.4Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesionsBillableN99.5Complications of stoma of urinary tractNon-BillableN99.51Complication of cystostomyNon-BillableN99.510Cystostomy hemorrhageBillableN99.511Cystostomy infectionBillableN99.512Cystostomy malfunctionBillableN99.518Other cystostomy complicationBillableN99.52Complication of incontinent external stoma of urinary tractNon-BillableN99.520Hemorrhage of incontinent external stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.521Infection of incontinent external stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.522Malfunction of incontinent external stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.523Herniation of incontinent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.524Stenosis of incontinent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.528Other complication of incontinent external stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.53Complication of continent stoma of urinary tractNon-BillableN99.530Hemorrhage of continent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.531Infection of continent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.532Malfunction of continent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.533Herniation of continent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.534Stenosis of continent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.538Other complication of continent stoma of urinary tractBillableN99.6Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a genitourinary system organ or structure complicating a procedureNon-BillableN99.61Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a genitourinary system organ or structure complicating a genitourinary system procedureBillableN99.62Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a genitourinary system organ or structure complicating other procedureBillableN99.7Accidental puncture and laceration of a genitourinary system organ or structure during a procedureNon-BillableN99.71Accidental puncture and laceration of a genitourinary system organ or structure during a genitourinary system procedureBillableN99.72Accidental puncture and laceration of a genitourinary system organ or structure during other procedureBillableN99.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary systemNon-BillableN99.81Other intraoperative complications of genitourinary systemBillableN99.82Postprocedural hemorrhage of a genitourinary system organ or structure following a procedureNon-BillableN99.820Postprocedural hemorrhage of a genitourinary system organ or structure following a genitourinary system procedureBillableN99.821Postprocedural hemorrhage of a genitourinary system organ or structure following other procedureBillableN99.83Residual ovary syndromeBillableN99.84Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a genitourinary system organ or structure following a procedureNon-BillableN99.840Postprocedural hematoma of a genitourinary system organ or structure following a genitourinary system procedureBillableN99.841Postprocedural hematoma of a genitourinary system organ or structure following other procedureBillableN99.842Postprocedural seroma of a genitourinary system organ or structure following a genitourinary system procedureBillableN99.843Postprocedural seroma of a genitourinary system organ or structure following other procedureBillableN99.85Post endometrial ablation syndromeBillableN99.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary systemBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N99 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, N99 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does N99 mean?

N99 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N99 in?

N99 is located in Section N99 — "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of N99?

N99 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N99.0, N99.1, N99.2, N99.3, N99.4 and more.

When should I use N99?

Use N99 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified is N99.

Can N99 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, N99 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is N99 in?

N99 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is N99 valid for 2026?

Yes, N99 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
N99
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N99 — Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM