N39.0
Billable

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Urinary tract infection, site not specified?

ICD-10-CM N39.0 is the diagnosis code for Urinary tract infection, site not specified. 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 N39.0

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N39.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • candidiasis of urinary tract (B37.4-)
  • neonatal urinary tract infection (P39.3)
  • pyuria (R82.81)
  • urinary tract infection of specified site, such as:
  • cystitis (N30.-)
  • pyonephrosis (N13.6)
  • urethritis (N34.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N39.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN39.0 — Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N39.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N39.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N39.0 mean?

N39.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Urinary tract infection, site not specified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N39.0?

The parent code of N39.0 is N39 ("Other disorders of urinary system"). N39.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N39.0 in?

N39.0 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 N39.0?

Use N39.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Urinary tract infection, site not specified" 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 Urinary tract infection, site not specified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Urinary tract infection, site not specified is N39.0.

Can N39.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N39.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N39.0 in?

N39.0 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N39.0?

Type 1 Excludes for N39.0 include: candidiasis of urinary tract (B37.4-); neonatal urinary tract infection (P39.3); pyuria (R82.81) and more.

Is N39.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, N39.0 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
N39.0
Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N30-N39 — Other diseases of the urinary system
2026 ICD-10-CM