R39.16 – Straining to void

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R39.16

Code: R39.16 (claims format: R3916)
Description: Straining to void
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R30-R39 Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Parent codes: R39 › R39.1

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R39.1 – Other difficulties with micturition

Code first:

, if applicable, any causal condition, such as:
enlarged prostate (N40.1)

Index terms for R39.16

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

Related codes in R39.1

R39.11 – Hesitancy of micturitionBillable
R39.12 – Poor urinary streamBillable
R39.13 – Splitting of urinary streamBillable
R39.14 – Feeling of incomplete bladder emptyingBillable
R39.15 – Urgency of urinationBillable
R39.19 – Other difficulties with micturitionHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R39.16?

R39.16 is the ICD-10-CM code for straining to void, in the block R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).

Is R39.16 a billable code?

Yes. R39.16 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R39.16 belong to?

It belongs to category R39 – Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary 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.