icd 10 code for benign prostatic hyperplasia unspecified

by Dr. Haskell Hills 3 min read

Code N40. 1 is the diagnosis code used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, also called benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP or BPE). It is a benign (noncancerous) increase in size of the prostate.

What is the correct ICD 10 CM code for a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary retention?

N40. 1 is the BPH ICD 10 code (Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms).Mar 10, 2022

Is benign prostatic hyperplasia the same as enlarged prostate?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

What is meant by benign prostatic hyperplasia?

(beh-NINE prah-STA-tik hy-PER-troh-fee) A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia and BPH.

What is the difference between benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis?

BPH causes a person to have an enlarged prostate. This condition becomes more common as men age. As the prostate enlarges, it squeezes and blocks the urethra, making it hard to empty the bladder completely. Prostatitis is more likely to affect men ages 50 or younger.

What is the cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

The cause of prostate enlargement is unknown, but it's believed to be linked to hormonal changes as a man gets older. The balance of hormones in your body changes as you get older and this may cause your prostate gland to grow.

How is benign prostatic hyperplasia diagnosed?

Diagnosis
  1. Digital rectal exam. The doctor inserts a finger into the rectum to check your prostate for enlargement.
  2. Urine test. Analyzing a sample of your urine can help rule out an infection or other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.
  3. Blood test. ...
  4. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.

What does TURP mean medically?

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Tissue is removed from the prostate using a resectoscope (a thin, lighted tube with a cutting tool at the end) inserted through the urethra. Prostate tissue that is blocking the urethra is cut away and removed through the resectoscope.

What does it mean when something is benign?

Benign refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body. It does not invade nearby tissue. Sometimes, a condition is called benign to suggest it is not dangerous or serious. In general, a benign tumor grows slowly and is not harmful.Jan 17, 2021

Is benign prostatic hyperplasia a tumor?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, is the most common benign tumor found in men. As is true for prostate cancer, BPH occurs more often in the West than in Eastern countries, such as Japan and China, and it may be more common among black people.

Is BPH hypertrophy or hyperplasia?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia—also called BPH—is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction.

Can benign prostatic hyperplasia cause high PSA?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH can raise PSA levels and affect the bladder and urinary tract. Men with BPH may have difficulty urinating. If left untreated, it may also interfere with kidney function.

Can benign prostatic hyperplasia be cured?

Although there is no cure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, there are many useful options for treating the problem. Treatments focus on prostate growth, which is the cause of BPH symptoms. Once prostate growth starts, it often continues unless medical therapy is started.Feb 27, 2018