Infections of urethra in pregnancy, first trimester

This code signifies a urinary tract infection specifically affecting the urethra (urethritis) occurring in a pregnant patient during her first trimester. It indicates an infectious process localized to the urethra, distinct from infections of the bladder or kidneys.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of urethritis in a pregnant patient, and the gestational age is confirmed to be within the first trimester (weeks 0-13). Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing symptoms like dysuria, frequency, and urgency, along with positive urine culture results indicating urethral infection.

• Always confirm the specific site of infection (urethra vs. bladder/kidney) and the trimester of pregnancy.
• Do not use this code for asymptomatic bacteriuria or infections of other parts of the urinary tract.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis if the urethritis is the reason for the encounter.