ICD-10 R39.12
Billable / SpecificPoor urinary stream
About ICD-10-CM R39.12
ICD-10-CM code R39.12 represents Poor urinary stream. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R39). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R39.12 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R39.12. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Weak urinary stream
Medicare LCD Coverage for R39.12
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R39.12 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R39.12.
3 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R39.12
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 51700 Insertion of indwelling bladder catheter Urology
- 51701 Insertion of indwelling bladder catheter, with fluoroscopic guidance Urology
- 51702 Insertion of indwelling bladder catheter, with ultrasound guidance Urology
- 51720 Change of indwelling bladder catheter Urology
- 51798 Other procedures related to indwelling bladder catheter Urology
- 51703 Insertion of indwelling bladder catheter, with cystoscopy Urology
- 51704 Change of indwelling bladder catheter, with cystoscopy Urology
- 51705 Insertion of suprapubic catheter Urology
- 51710 Change of suprapubic catheter Urology
- 51715 Insertion of ureteral catheter Urology
Convert R39.12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R39.12 | 78862 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R39.12
Other codes in section R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).
ICD-10 R39.12, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R39.12 billable? +
Yes, R39.12 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 R39.12? +
ICD-10 R39.12 includes: Weak urinary stream.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R39.12? +
Procedures frequently paired with R39.12 include: 51700, 51701, 51702, 51720, 51798.
What ICD-9 codes does R39.12 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R39.12 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78862. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on August 31, 2026.
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