Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 596.53
Paralysis of bladder
  • ICD-9-CM 596.53 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 596.53 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 596.53 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N31.2 Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 596.53:
  • Cystoplegia 596.53
  • Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) 344.9
    • sphincter, bladder (see also Paralysis, bladder) 596.53
    • vesical (see also Paralysis, bladder) 596.53
  • Paresis (see also Paralysis) 344.9
    • bladder (spastic) (sphincter) (see also Paralysis, bladder) 596.53
    • vesical (sphincter) NEC 596.53
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