Other urethritis

This code signifies inflammation of the urethra that is not specifically identified as gonococcal, non-gonococcal, or other specified types of urethritis. It represents a broader category for urethral inflammation when a more precise diagnosis is not documented or available.

Use this code when documentation indicates urethritis, but the specific etiology (e.g., bacterial, viral, chemical) is not further detailed or is described as "other" or "unspecified." This code is appropriate when the provider has diagnosed urethritis but has not provided enough information to assign a more specific code within the N34 category.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of urethritis (e.g., N34.0, N34.1) is clearly documented.
• Query the provider for clarification if the documentation simply states "urethritis" without further detail, to determine if a more specific code can be assigned.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying infectious agent code if known and documented.