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Q64.2: Congenital posterior urethral valves

Within the urethra there is a congenital defect.

The urethra channels the urine outward from the bladder. While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. If tissue does not develop properly in the womb, defects can result.

Because of a defect, there are sail-like folds in the inner wall of the urethra. These folds are also known as urethral valves. When urinating, urine can flow into the urethral valves. The urethral valves then swell like a sail. The swollen urethral valves can prevent the urine from flowing away.

If urine is not able to flow away properly, it can back up. The urinary tract can then become enlarged. The urinary organs can also become more susceptible to pathogens. Restricted urine drainage can cause permanent damage to the urinary organs.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).