Nonspecific urethritis

This code represents inflammation of the urethra that is not caused by a specific, identifiable pathogen, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis. Patients typically present with dysuria, urethral discharge, and/or urinary frequency, but standard diagnostic tests for common sexually transmitted infections are negative.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates urethritis where specific infectious agents have been ruled out or are not identified. This diagnosis is often made after negative cultures or PCR tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia. It is appropriate when the provider explicitly states "nonspecific urethritis" or "non-gonococcal, non-chlamydial urethritis."

• Do not use this code if a specific infectious agent is identified; instead, code the specific urethritis (e.g., gonococcal, chlamydial).
• Ensure documentation supports the "nonspecific" nature, typically by ruling out common causes.
• Consider sequencing this code after any associated symptoms if the urethritis is not the primary reason for the encounter.