N36 vs O00
N36 (Other disorders of urethra) compared with O00 (Ectopic pregnancy), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. N36 carries an Excludes2 note covering O00: “abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| N36Other disorders of urethra | O00Ectopic pregnancy | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | O00-O9A — Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) |
| Definition | Other disorders of urethra is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N36). | Ectopic pregnancy is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (O00). |
| Includes | — | ruptured ectopic pregnancy |
| Use additional code | — | code from category O08 to identify any associated complication |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources