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Also known as
Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Infection of the urinary tract, but the specific location is not identified.
Other diseases of the urinary system
Encompasses various urinary system disorders, including infections not otherwise specified.
Symptoms and signs involving the urinary system
Includes symptoms like dysuria which could indicate a UTI but lacks specific diagnosis.
Bacterial, viral and other infectious agents
Classifies infectious agents, some of which can cause UTIs, without specifying the site.
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Is the UTI site specified (e.g., kidney, bladder)?
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| Description |
|---|
| Urinary Tract Infection, Unspecified |
| Cystitis, Acute |
| Pyelonephritis, Acute |
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of a urinary tract infection (UTI), unspecified. The patient reports dysuria, urinary frequency, and urgency. No fever, chills, flank pain, or nausea are reported. Physical examination reveals suprapubic tenderness without costovertebral angle tenderness. Urinalysis demonstrates positive leukocyte esterase and nitrites. Based on the presenting symptoms, physical exam findings, and urinalysis results, a diagnosis of urinary tract infection unspecified (N39.0) is made. Differential diagnoses considered include cystitis, urethritis, and pyelonephritis. A urine culture has been ordered to identify the causative organism and guide antibiotic treatment. The patient is prescribed a course of antibiotics empirically for uncomplicated UTI treatment, pending culture results. Patient education provided regarding adequate hydration, hygiene practices, and potential side effects of the medication. Follow-up scheduled to review culture results and assess symptom resolution. Plan to adjust antibiotics if necessary based on culture sensitivities. Keywords: Urinary tract infection, UTI, unspecified, N39.0, dysuria, frequency, urgency, urinalysis, leukocyte esterase, nitrites, urine culture, antibiotic treatment, cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment plan, medical billing, coding, EHR, healthcare, clinical documentation.