ICD-10 R39.15
Billable / SpecificUrgency of urination
About ICD-10-CM R39.15
ICD-10-CM code R39.15 represents Urgency of urination. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R39). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R39.15 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R39.15. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- urge incontinence (N39.41, N39.46)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R39.15
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R39.15 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R39.15.
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R39.15
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 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
- 76857 Pelvic ultrasound non-OB — BPH, urinary retention, hematuria, poor stream, hydronephrosis, bladder cancer, pelvic pain, cystitis Urology
- 64566 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Voiding Dysfunction CMS LCD
- 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
Convert R39.15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R39.15 | 78863 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R39.15
Other codes in section R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).
ICD-10 R39.15, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R39.15 billable? +
Yes, R39.15 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R39.15? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R39.15): urge incontinence (N39.41, N39.46)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R39.15? +
Procedures frequently paired with R39.15 include: 52000, 52601, 76857, 64566, C1820.
What ICD-9 codes does R39.15 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R39.15 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78863. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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