The genitourinary system: Review structural anatomy and 2021 ICD-10-CM codes

Why This Topic Matters

Genitourinary conditions often involve multiple structures and can be challenging to code accurately. This article helps readers understand the anatomy and the general areas where ICD-10-CM updates may affect documentation and code lookup for 2021.

Article Sections

1. Anatomy of the genitourinary system

   Provides a basic review of urinary and reproductive anatomy and the major organs in each system. Also explains why these structures are grouped together for discussion in coding and clinical contexts.

2. ICD-10-CM updates

   Introduces the 2021 ICD-10-CM changes discussed in the article and frames them within genitourinary coding. The section focuses on updated categories affecting kidney disease and related conditions.

3. Glomerulonephritis

   Reviews glomerular disease concepts and the kidney-related update topic addressed by the article. Covers the general clinical setting for the new diagnostic categories discussed.

4. Chronic kidney disease

   Summarizes chronic kidney disease as a major area of the 2021 update and discusses staging concepts. The section also places the update within common clinical and documentation considerations.

5. Granulomatous mastitis

   Describes the breast condition included in the ICD-10-CM update and outlines its general clinical presentation. The section emphasizes the article’s broad discussion of the condition and its relevance to coding updates.