T83.031D Leakage of indwelling urethral catheter, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM T83.031D: Leakage of indwelling urethral catheter, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM code T83.031D identifies an instance of leakage from an indwelling urethral catheter during a subsequent encounter. This diagnostic label is an active terminology concept representing a pathologic function. Indwelling urethral catheters drain urine from the bladder and can be associated with leakage complications. 1 2 5

Plain-language overview

An indwelling urethral catheter is a tube placed inside the body to drain urine from the bladder into an external bag, and long-term use of these devices can result in leakage around the catheter. 2 5

What this code represents

The ICD-10-CM code T83.031D is an active terminology concept representing the pathologic function of an indwelling urethral catheter leaking during a subsequent patient encounter. 1

Coding details

The code T83.031D is a narrower concept under the parent code T83.031 for leakage of an indwelling urethral catheter, and it is distinct from the initial encounter and sequela codes. 1 6

A code tree listing includes T83.031D for subsequent encounters alongside T83.031A for initial encounters and T83.031S for sequela of an indwelling urethral catheter leakage. 6

Documentation considerations

A code tree listing separates leakage of indwelling urethral catheters from leakage codes for cystostomy, nephrostomy, and other urinary catheters, indicating different specific catheter types. 6

Clinical context

Indwelling urethral catheters are inserted transurethrally and are considered more invasive than external catheters, which remain entirely outside the body as a urinary pouch or penile sheath. 2

Long-term catheterization, defined as lasting one month or longer, can result in complications including bacteriuria, urinary tract infections, blockage, and bypassing of urine around the catheter. 2

What the sources add

While the terminology record defines the code hierarchy and pathologic function, clinical guidelines provide operational context by describing indwelling urethral catheter usage and associated leakage complications. 1 2

The terminology record establishes the official code label and active status, whereas the code tree listing provides the full array of encounter distinctions and catheter types within the broader leakage category. 1 6

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM T83.031D terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Bookshelf — ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary ... — cdc.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
4. Summary of Recommendations — cdc.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
5. Indwelling catheter care: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia — medlineplus.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
6. ICD-10-CM 2024 | T83.03 - Leakage of urinary catheter — unboundmedicine.com; accessed 2026-07-27.