N34.0 – Urethral abscess

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the urinary system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N34.0
Code
N34.0 (claims format: N340)
Description
Urethral abscess
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
14. Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Block
N30-N39 Other diseases of the urinary system
Parent codes
N34

Notes for N34.0

Applicable to:
  • Abscess (of) Cowper's gland
  • Abscess (of) Littré's gland
  • Abscess (of) urethral (gland)
  • Periurethral abscess
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • urethral caruncle (N36.2)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

N34 – Urethritis and urethral syndrome

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)
  • urethritis in diseases with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
  • urethrotrigonitis (N30.3-)
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Block N30-N39

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • urinary infection (complicating):
  • abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O86.2-)

Index terms for N34.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in N34

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N34.0?

N34.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for urethral abscess, in the block N30-N39 (Other diseases of the urinary system).

Is N34.0 a billable code?

Yes. N34.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N34.0 belong to?

It belongs to category N34 – Urethritis and urethral syndrome.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.