ICD-10-CM Code R33.9
Retention of urine, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R33.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of retention of urine, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R33 is used to code Urinary retention
Urinary retention, also known as ischuria, is an inability to completely empty the bladder. It is a common complication of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), though it can also be caused by:
| Specialty: | Urology |
| MeSH Code: | D016055 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 788.2 |
Urinary retention with greatly enlarged bladder at CT.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #695-696 - Kidney and urinary tract signs and symptoms with MCC.
- DRG Group #695-696 - Kidney and urinary tract signs and symptoms without MCC.
- DRG Group #793 - Full term neonate with major problems.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R33.9 - Retention of urine, unspecified'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R33.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 788.20 was previously used, R33.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: R33 - Retention of urine