Postinfective urethral stricture, NEC, male, unsp

This code describes a narrowing of the male urethra that develops as a sequela of a prior infection, not specified in more detail. This stricture can impede urine flow and lead to various urinary symptoms. The "not elsewhere classified" designation indicates that the underlying cause is not a specific infectious agent or condition with its own distinct code.

Use this code for male patients diagnosed with a urethral stricture clearly documented as post-infectious in origin, where the specific infection is not identified or is not classifiable to a more specific code. Documentation should confirm the stricture and its etiology, often through cystoscopy, urethrography, or patient history.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the stricture to a prior infection. If the cause is unknown or non-infectious, consider other N35 codes.
• This code is for male patients only. For female patients, a different code would be required.
• If the specific infectious agent or a more precise cause of the stricture is known, a more specific N35 subcategory should be used.