Q64.5: Congenital absence of bladder and urethra
The bladder and the urethra have not developed properly.
The urine usually flows from the kidney, via the ureter, to the bladder. The urine is collected in the bladder. The urine can then be discharged through the urethra.
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. The bladder and the urethra may not have formed fully, or may have formed incorrectly. The bladder and urethra may even be entirely absent. As a result of the defect, urine can discharge with no control. Urination may be more difficult too.
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
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