N39.45 – Continuous leakage

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N39.45

Code: N39.45 (claims format: N3945)
Description: Continuous leakage
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: N39 › N39.4

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

N39 – Other disorders of urinary system

Excludes2 (not included here):

hematuria NOS (R31.-)
recurrent or persistent hematuria (N02.-)
recurrent or persistent hematuria with specified morphological lesion (N02.-)
proteinuria NOS (R80.-)

N39.4 – Other specified urinary incontinence

Excludes1 (not coded here):

enuresis NOS (R32)
functional urinary incontinence (R39.81)
urinary incontinence associated with cognitive impairment (R39.81)
urinary incontinence NOS (R32)
urinary incontinence of nonorganic origin (F98.0)

Code also:

any associated overactive bladder (N32.81)

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 N39.45

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

Incontinence, urine, continuous

Related codes in N39.4

N39.41 – Urge incontinenceBillable
N39.42 – Incontinence without sensory awarenessBillable
N39.43 – Post-void dribblingBillable
N39.44 – Nocturnal enuresisBillable
N39.46 – Mixed incontinenceBillable
N39.49 – Other specified urinary incontinenceHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N39.45?

N39.45 is the ICD-10-CM code for continuous leakage, in the block N30-N39 (Other diseases of the urinary system).

Is N39.45 a billable code?

Yes. N39.45 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N39.45 belong to?

It belongs to category N39 – Other disorders of urinary system.

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.