ICD Code R33-

ICD code R33- is urinary retention, which refers to the inability to completely empty the bladder.

1. Inability to voluntarily pass urine despite a full bladder

2. Sudden cessation of urine flow

3. Palpable or distended bladder on physical examination

4. Lower abdominal discomfort or pain associated with urinary retention

5. Absence of urine output over several hours in a patient with prior normal voiding

6. Associated symptoms such as restlessness, agitation, or confusion due to bladder distention

7. Evidence of urinary retention confirmed by bladder scan or catheterization

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R33- include:

- 51701 (Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter)

- 51702 (Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter, simple)

- 51703 (Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter, complicated)

- 51720 (Bladder instillation of therapeutic agent)

- 51784 (Electromyography studies of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle)

- 51785 (Needle electromyography studies of anal or urethral sphincter)

- 51792 (Voiding pressure studies)

- 52000 (Cystourethroscopy)

- 52281 (Cystourethroscopy with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis)

- 52287 (Cystourethroscopy with injection for chemodenervation of bladder)

- 52601 (Transurethral resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding)

- 53600 (Dilation of urethral stricture, male; simple)

- 53620 (Dilation of urethral stricture, female; simple)

- 55899 (Unlisted procedure, male genital system)

- 64999 (Unlisted procedure, nervous system)

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