ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Urethrorrhea
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Urethrorrhea”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Urethrorrhea
The ICD-10-CM code for Urethrorrhea is R36.9 (Urethral discharge, unspecified).
Within R36, choose R36.9 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: without blood (R36.0) and Hematospermia (R36.1).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 695 (Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms with MCC, relative weight 1.1139) and DRG 696 (Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms without MCC, relative weight 0.6679), in MDC 11 (Diseases and Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Urethrorrhea ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Urethrorrhea?
- R36.9 — Urethral discharge, unspecified.
Is R36.9 billable?
- Yes. R36.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R36.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R36.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R36.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. R36.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.