AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM New/Revised Codes
Nocturnal Polyuria
Code R35.8, Other polyuria, was expanded to allow the addition of new code R35.81, Nocturnal polyuria. Code R35.89, Other polyuria, was also added under this new subcategory to allow the continued reporting of other and unspecified polyuria. Nocturnal polyuria is a condition in which polyuria occurs only at night and in the absence of conditions such as neurogenic bladder, small bladder, overactive bladder or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Nocturnal polyuria is typically caused by the production of too much urine at night. With this condition, the usual day to night ratio of urine production is altered...
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Article Overview
This article covers an update to diagnosis coding for nocturnal polyuria and explains the clinical context in which the condition is discussed. It is relevant for coding professionals, clinicians, and documentation reviewers who need to understand how this diagnosis fits within the broader category of urinary output disorders and related terminology. The article also notes associated clinical settings and distinguishes the topic from related, more general terms.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the updated diagnosis coding structure helps support accurate documentation and reporting of a condition that may be encountered in several common chronic disease settings. It also helps readers distinguish the subject from broader urinary frequency or polyuria terminology without relying on the premium article.
What You Will Learn
- How nocturnal polyuria is positioned within the polyuria diagnosis category
- Why the topic is relevant to clinical documentation and medical coding
- What broader clinical settings are associated with the condition
- How the article frames the relationship between nocturnal polyuria and related urinary terminology
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Physicians and other clinicians
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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