Post-traumatic bulbous urethral stricture

This diagnosis code signifies a narrowing of the bulbous portion of the urethra that develops as a direct consequence of a traumatic injury. This stricture can impede urine flow and lead to various urinary symptoms.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a urethral stricture located specifically in the bulbous urethra, and the etiology is directly linked to a prior traumatic event (e.g., straddle injury, pelvic fracture). Supporting documentation should include a history of trauma and diagnostic findings confirming the stricture's location.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "bulbous" urethral involvement; other urethral stricture locations have different codes.
• Verify a clear causal link between a documented trauma and the stricture's development.
• Do not use for strictures of congenital, infectious, or iatrogenic origin.