Billable Medical Code for Nocturia
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 788.43
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 788.43.
Known As
Nocturia is also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate), BPH W lower urinary tract symptom of nocturia, BPH w nocturia, finding of nocturia, nocturia – finding, nocturia (awakening at night to urinate), nocturia associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy, and nocturia due to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Nocturia Definition and Symptoms
Nocturia is a disorder where you wake up multiple times during the night to urinate. This disorder becomes more common with age and occurs in both men and women. Common causes of nocturia include high fluid intake, untreated diabetes, and prostate problems. Symptoms include poor sleep and polyuria (the body produces an abnormally large amount of urine).