ICD-10 R33.8
Billable / SpecificOther retention of urine
About ICD-10-CM R33.8
ICD-10-CM code R33.8 represents Other 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 R33.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Notes
Code First
- , if applicable, any causal condition, such as:
- enlarged prostate (N40.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R33.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R33.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R33.8.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R33.8
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 R33.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R33.8 | 78829 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R33.8
Other codes in section R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).
ICD-10 R33.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R33.8 billable? +
Yes, R33.8 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 R33.8? +
Procedures frequently paired with R33.8 include: C1820, L8680, A4290, C1883, C1767.
What ICD-9 codes does R33.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R33.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78829. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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