Continuous leakage

This code represents the involuntary and persistent discharge of urine, indicating a constant loss of bladder control. It signifies a severe form of urinary incontinence where urine flow is not intermittent but rather a continuous drip or stream.

Assign this code when documentation explicitly states "continuous leakage," "constant urine loss," or describes a patient experiencing an unremitting flow of urine. This is typically seen in cases of severe sphincter damage, vesicovaginal fistula, or neurogenic bladder with complete denervation.

• Differentiate from other forms of incontinence (e.g., stress, urge, overflow) which are typically intermittent.
• Always look for documentation specifying the continuous nature of the leakage.
• Consider sequencing this code after a more specific underlying cause of the continuous leakage, if known and documented.