What does ICD-10 code N35 mean?

ICD-10 code N35 is the standardized code used for urethral stricture in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code N35 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code N35 when recording urethral stricture in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code N35 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code N35: Urethral stricture

Name: ICD-10 Code N35: Urethral stricture
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:26:38.464Z

N35 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Urethral stricture. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents urethral stricture in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

block

N30-N39Other diseases of the urinary system

currentN30-N39

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

congenital urethral stricture (Q64.3-)
postprocedural urethral stricture (N99.1-)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

UrologistGynecologist

Sibling codes

N30Cystitis N31Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, not elsewhere classified N32Other disorders of bladder N33Bladder disorders in diseases classified elsewherebillable N34Urethritis and urethral syndrome N36Other disorders of urethra N37Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewherebillable N39Other disorders of urinary system

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

N35

Common synonyms

Urethral stricture

Frequently asked questions

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