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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Vesicourethral orifice strangulation

N32.0

Bladder-neck obstruction

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Strangulation, strangulated › vesicourethral orifice”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Vesicourethral orifice strangulation

The ICD-10-CM code for Vesicourethral orifice strangulation is N32.0 (Bladder-neck obstruction).

Within N32 (other disorders of bladder), N32.0 is specifically for Bladder-neck obstruction. Related codes cover Vesicointestinal fistula (N32.1), Vesical fistula, not elsewhere classified (N32.2), diverticulum of bladder (N32.3), other specified disorders of bladder (N32.8) and bladder disorder, unspecified (N32.9).

Don't report N32.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: congenital bladder-neck obstruction (Q64.3-).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for N32.0)

  • congenital bladder-neck obstruction (Q64.3-)

Common questions about Vesicourethral orifice strangulation ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Vesicourethral orifice strangulation?

N32.0 — Bladder-neck obstruction.

Is N32.0 billable?

Yes. N32.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can N32.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N32.0 as a principal diagnosis.

Is N32.0 a CC or MCC?

No. N32.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.