Find information on increased urinary frequency, also known as frequent urination or pollakiuria. This resource covers relevant healthcare, clinical documentation, and medical coding details, including ICD-10 codes, SNOMED CT codes, differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment considerations for frequent urination. Learn about common causes, symptoms, and when to seek medical advice for increased urinary frequency. This guide supports healthcare professionals in accurate diagnosis and documentation for improved patient care.
Also known as
Increased frequency of micturition
Increased urination, including pollakiuria (daytime) and nocturia (nighttime).
Diseases of the genitourinary system
Encompasses various urinary conditions that may cause increased frequency.
Other difficulties with micturition
Includes unspecified urinary symptoms, potentially related to frequency changes.
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Conditions like diabetes can contribute to increased urinary frequency.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is frequency due to pregnancy?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Frequent urination |
| Overactive bladder |
| Nocturia |
Coding increased urinary frequency without specifying nocturia, urgency, or other related symptoms can lead to inaccurate coding and reimbursement.
Failing to code the underlying medical condition causing increased urinary frequency (UTI, BPH, DM) impacts clinical data integrity and quality metrics.
Not documenting and coding associated conditions like incontinence or pain alongside increased urinary frequency misses opportunities for accurate risk adjustment.
Patient presents with a chief complaint of increased urinary frequency, also described as frequent urination or overactive bladder. The onset of symptoms was reported as [Timeframe - e.g., two weeks ago, gradual over several months]. The patient voids approximately [Frequency - e.g., every hour, 10-12 times per day, 3-4 times per night (nocturia)]. Associated symptoms include [List any present - e.g., urgency, dysuria, hesitancy, weak stream, incontinence, straining, lower abdominal pain, hematuria]. The patient denies [List any absent - e.g., fever, chills, flank pain, nausea, vomiting]. Medical history includes [List relevant medical history - e.g., diabetes, hypertension, BPH, prostate cancer, urinary tract infections, neurologic conditions]. Current medications include [List current medications]. Physical examination revealed [Relevant findings - e.g., suprapubic tenderness, palpable bladder, normal prostate exam]. Differential diagnosis includes urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, diabetes mellitus, and neurogenic bladder. Ordered urinalysis and [Other relevant tests - e.g., urine culture, bladder scan, urodynamic studies, cystoscopy]. Plan includes patient education on bladder health, behavioral modifications such as timed voiding and pelvic floor exercises, and [Further management - e.g., medication management if indicated, referral to urology]. Follow up scheduled in [Timeframe - e.g., two weeks, one month] to assess symptom improvement.