N99.52

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Complication of incontinent external stoma of urinary tract

Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • mechanical complication of urinary catheter (T83.0-)
  • irradiation cystitis (N30.4-)
  • postoophorectomy osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.8-)
  • postoophorectomy osteoporosis without current pathological fracture (M81.8)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code N99.52 represents complication of incontinent external stoma of urinary tract. This code falls under the Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 6 more specific child codes under N99.52.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code N99.52?

ICD-10-CM code N99.52 is "Complication of incontinent external stoma of urinary tract". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

Is N99.52 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, N99.52 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can N99.52 be coded with other codes?

N99.52 has 4 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in N99.5

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Code Information

CodeN99.52
BillableNo — Header code
ParentN99.5
CategoryDiseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes24 note(s)
Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)