N37
Billable

Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Billable / Specific Code

What is Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere?

ICD-10-CM N37 is the diagnosis code for Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N37

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N37. They are mutually exclusive:

  • urethritis (in):
  • candidal infection (B37.41)
  • chlamydial (A56.01)
  • gonorrhea (A54.01)
  • syphilis (A52.76)
  • trichomonal infection (A59.03)
  • tuberculosis (A18.13)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N37 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN37 — Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N37 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N37 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N37 mean?

N37 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N37 in?

N37 is located in Section N30-N39 — "Other diseases of the urinary system" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N37?

Use N37 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere?

The ICD-10-CM code for Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere is N37.

Can N37 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N37 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N37 in?

N37 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N37?

Type 1 Excludes for N37 include: urethritis (in):; candidal infection (B37.41); chlamydial (A56.01) and more.

Is N37 valid for 2026?

Yes, N37 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousN36.9Urethral disorder, unspecifiedNext →N39Other disorders of urinary system
Code Details
N37
Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N30-N39 — Other diseases of the urinary system
2026 ICD-10-CM