Definitions:
External (condom) catheter — A urinary collection device worn over the penis.
Indwelling catheter — A catheter that is maintained within the bladder for the purpose of continuous drainage of urine. Includes catheters inserted through the urethra or by supra-pubic incision.
Cystostomy — A urinary collection appliance (urostomy bag) covers an opening to the bladder made by a surgical incision.
Nephrostomy — A tube, stent or catheter that is used to provide urinary drainage when a ureter is obstructed. In some cases the catheter drains urine out of a person’s body into a drainage bag. In other cases, the catheter drains urine directly into the bladder.
Ureterostomy — A urinary collection device placed over a surgical urinary diversion, where the ureter(s) is detached from the bladder and brought to the surface of the abdomen.
Process:
Ask the person or caregiver, and check any clinical documentation. Be sure to ask about any items that are usually hidden from view because they are worn under street clothing (e.g., a ureterostomy collection bag).
Coding:
0. None
1. Condom catheter
2. Indwelling catheter
3. Cystostomy, nephrostomy, ureterostomy