AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1992 Fourth Quarter; New/Revised Codes

Urinary Incontinence

Note:As of October 1, 1992 code 788.3 was expanded to the fifth-digit level to indicate specific types of urinary incontinence. Recent research by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) shows that urinary incontinence affects at least 15-30% of individuals over the age of 60. Incontinence that is a result of transient causes, such as urinary tract infections and drug reactions, can be easily treated. Patients with persistent incontinence may require further evaluation by specialists. Persistent incontinence may often be relieved by pelvic muscle exercises, drug or hormone therapy or surgery. Recently, clinical practice guidelines were...

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