ICD-10 N32.0
Billable / SpecificBladder-neck obstruction
About ICD-10-CM N32.0
ICD-10-CM code N32.0 represents Bladder-neck obstruction. This is a billable/specific code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N32). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N32.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under N32.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Bladder-neck stenosis (acquired)
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with N32.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- congenital bladder-neck obstruction (Q64.3-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for N32.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N32.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing N32.0.
4 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N32.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 52000 Cystoscopy — hematuria, cystitis, bladder outlet obstruction, BPH Urology
- 52000 Cystoscopy diagnostic — bladder neck obstruction, cystitis, hematuria, hydronephrosis, bladder cancer, BPH, urinary retention, urethral stricture, poor stream, bladder calculus Urology
- 52601 TURP — BPH with LUTS, BPH, urinary retention, poor stream, hydronephrosis, bladder neck obstruction, hematuria Urology
Convert N32.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| N32.0 | 5960 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To N32.0
Other codes in section N30-N39 (Other diseases of the urinary system).
ICD-10 N32.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N32.0 billable? +
Yes, N32.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to N32.0? +
ICD-10 N32.0 includes: Bladder-neck stenosis (acquired).
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for N32.0? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with N32.0): congenital bladder-neck obstruction (Q64.3-)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with N32.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with N32.0 include: 52000, 52000, 52601.
What ICD-9 codes does N32.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, N32.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5960. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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