R39.81 – Functional urinary incontinence

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R39.81

Code: R39.81 (claims format: R3981)
Description: Functional urinary incontinence
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 › R39.8

Notes for R39.81

Applicable to:

Urinary incontinence due to cognitive impairment, or severe physical disability or immobility

Excludes1 (not coded here):

stress incontinence and other specified urinary incontinence (N39.3-N39.4-)
urinary incontinence NOS (R32)

Index terms for R39.81

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

Related codes in R39.8

R39.82 – Chronic bladder painBillable
R39.83 – Unilateral non-palpable testicleBillable
R39.84 – Bilateral non-palpable testiclesBillable
R39.85 – Costovertebral (angle) tendernessHeader
R39.89 – Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary systemBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R39.81?

R39.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for functional urinary incontinence, in the block R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).

Is R39.81 a billable code?

Yes. R39.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R39.81 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.