Postprocedural anterior bulbous urethral stricture, male

This code identifies a narrowing or obstruction of the anterior bulbous urethra in a male patient that develops as a complication following a medical procedure. This stricture can impede urine flow and cause various lower urinary tract symptoms. It specifically refers to strictures located in the bulbous portion of the anterior urethra.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a male patient has developed an anterior bulbous urethral stricture as a direct result of a previous surgical or invasive procedure (e.g., catheterization, cystoscopy, prostatectomy). The physician's notes should explicitly link the stricture to the prior intervention.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "postprocedural" and the exact location as "anterior bulbous urethra."
• Distinguish from congenital or idiopathic urethral strictures, which have different codes.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying complication or the procedure that led to the stricture, if applicable and still relevant.