Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N34 is the diagnosis code for Urethritis and urethral syndrome. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the urinary system" within Chapter 14 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in N34. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where N34 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N34 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N34 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Urethritis and urethral syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
N34 is located in Section N30-N39 â "Other diseases of the urinary system" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N34 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N34.0, N34.1, N34.2, N34.3.
Use N34 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Urethritis and urethral syndrome" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Urethritis and urethral syndrome is N34.
No, N34 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N34 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N34 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.