In the case of bph and luts at the same time, the code n40.1 is used over n40.0, as the latter indicates bph without accompanying symptoms in urination Since bph occurs slowly, it’s important to pay attention to any changes and consistently record them. Essential facts and insights about benign prostatic hypertrophy Risk of undercoding if luts are present but not documented Ensure no luts are documented before using this code. Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms.
N40.1 benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms.the above description is abbreviated This code description may also have includes, excludes, notes, guidelines, examples and other information The above description is abbreviated. N40.1 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms This code is grouped under diagnosis codes for diseases of the genitourinary system.
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