Understanding urinary hesitancy? Find information on diagnosis, clinical documentation, and medical coding for urinary hesitancy. Learn about ICD-10 codes, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and common symptoms like weak urine stream, straining to urinate, and intermittent urination. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, including best practices for patient care and accurate medical record keeping related to urinary hesitancy.
Also known as
Urinary hesitancy
Difficulty starting urination.
Diseases of male genital organs
Conditions affecting the male reproductive system, potentially causing hesitancy.
Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs
Pelvic inflammation can sometimes lead to urinary symptoms like hesitancy.
Other symptoms and signs involving the urinary system
Encompasses various urinary symptoms, including potential causes of hesitancy.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is urinary hesitancy due to a medication?
Yes
Is the medication documented?
No
Is there a neurological condition causing the hesitancy?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Difficulty starting or emptying bladder |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
Urethral stricture |
Patient presents with complaints consistent with urinary hesitancy. Symptoms include difficulty initiating urination, weak urine stream, straining to void, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. Onset of symptoms is reported as gradual over the past [timeframe]. Patient denies dysuria, hematuria, and fever. Medical history includes [list relevant medical history, e.g., benign prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes, neurological conditions, medications]. Physical examination reveals [relevant findings, e.g., enlarged prostate on digital rectal exam, distended bladder]. Differential diagnosis includes benign prostatic hyperplasia, urethral stricture, bladder neck contracture, neurogenic bladder, and medication side effects. Assessment of urinary hesitancy includes consideration of patient age, symptom duration, and associated symptoms. Preliminary diagnosis of urinary hesitancy is made based on patient reported symptoms and clinical findings. Plan includes [list planned interventions, e.g., urinalysis, prostate-specific antigen PSA test, uroflowmetry, post-void residual measurement, referral to urology]. Patient education provided regarding bladder health, fluid management, and potential treatment options for urinary hesitancy. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe] to review test results and discuss further management of urinary retention and voiding dysfunction. ICD-10 code R39.15 (other difficulty in micturition) is considered pending further evaluation. Medical decision making complexity is low to moderate based on the current clinical picture.