ICD-10 R33.0
Billable / SpecificDrug induced retention of urine
About ICD-10-CM R33.0
ICD-10-CM code R33.0 represents Drug induced retention of urine. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R33). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R33.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Use Additional Code
When coding R33.0, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R33.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R33.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R33.0.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R33.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- C1820 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- L8680 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- A4290 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- C1883 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- C1767 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- C1778 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- C1897 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
- L8678 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence CMS LCD
Convert R33.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R33.0 | 78829 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R33.0
Other codes in section R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).
ICD-10 R33.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R33.0 billable? +
Yes, R33.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R33.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with R33.0 include: C1820, L8680, A4290, C1883, C1767.
What ICD-9 codes does R33.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R33.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78829. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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