Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N35.1 is the diagnosis code for Postinfective urethral stricture, not elsewhere classified. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the urinary system" 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N35.1. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where N35.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N35.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N35.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postinfective urethral stricture, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N35.1 is N35 ("Urethral stricture"). N35.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N35.1 is located in Section N30-N39 — "Other diseases of the urinary system" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N35.1 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N35.11, N35.12.
Use N35.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postinfective urethral stricture, not elsewhere classified" 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 Postinfective urethral stricture, not elsewhere classified is N35.1.
No, N35.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N35.1 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for N35.1 include: urethral stricture associated with schistosomiasis (B65.-, N29); gonococcal urethral stricture (A54.01); syphilitic urethral stricture (A52.76).
Yes, N35.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.