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# N39.3 Stress incontinence (female) (male)

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Stress incontinence (female) (male)

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   mixed incontinence ([N39.46](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.46/))

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   hematuria NOS (R31.-)
-   recurrent or persistent hematuria (N02.-)
-   recurrent or persistent hematuria with specified morphological lesion (N02.-)
-   proteinuria NOS (R80.-)
-   urinary infection (complicating):
-   abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
-   pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O86.2-)

### Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

-   any associated overactive bladder (N32.81)

## Related codes

-   [`N39.0` Urinary tract infection, site not specified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.0/)
-   [`N39.41` Urge incontinence ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.41/)
-   [`N39.42` Incontinence without sensory awareness ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.42/)
-   [`N39.43` Post-void dribbling ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.43/)
-   [`N39.44` Nocturnal enuresis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.44/)
-   [`N39.45` Continuous leakage ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.45/)
-   [`N39.46` Mixed incontinence ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.46/)
-   [`N39.490` Overflow incontinence ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/n39.490/)

## Common questions

### Is N39.3 a billable code?

Yes. N39.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

N39 Other disorders of urinary system

Chapter

Diseases of the genitourinary system

Billable

Yes

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