ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for urethra perforation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Perforation, perforated (nontraumatic) (of) › urethra”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding urethra perforation
The ICD-10-CM code for urethra perforation is N36.8 (Other specified disorders of urethra). The official index lists 5 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N36.8.
Within N36, choose N36.8 (Other specified disorders of urethra) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: urethral fistula (N36.0), urethral diverticulum (N36.1), urethral caruncle (N36.2), urethral functional and muscular disorders (N36.4), urethral false passage (N36.5) and urethral disorder, unspecified (N36.9).
Don't report N36.8 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: congenital urethrocele (Q64.7) and female urethrocele (N81.0).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific urethra perforation codes (official index)
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical trauma O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- traumatic S37.39 — Other injury of urethra
- at delivery O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for N36.8)
Common questions about urethra perforation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for urethra perforation?
- N36.8 — Other specified disorders of urethra. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O08.6, O08.6, O71.5, S37.39 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetrical trauma urethra perforation?
- O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs.
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic urethra perforation?
- S37.39 — Other injury of urethra (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is N36.8 billable?
- Yes. N36.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N36.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N36.8 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N36.8 a CC or MCC?
- No. N36.8 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.