R82.81

Billable

Pyuria

Pyuria

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R80-R82

Parent Code

R82.8

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Sterile pyuria

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • chromoabnormalities in urine

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
  • specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolism (E70-E72)
  • specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolism (E73-E74)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)
  • hematuria (R31.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pyuria?

The ICD-10-CM code for pyuria is R82.81. The full clinical description is "Pyuria". R82.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R82.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R82.81 represents "Pyuria". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R82.81 a billable code?

Yes, R82.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R82.81 in?

R82.81 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R82.81?

R82.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-); diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index; specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolism (E70-E72); and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with R82.81?

Yes, when using R82.81 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does R82.81 map to?

R82.81 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 1148870007, 1148925003, 250435001, 373668001, 275765006, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R82.81?

R82.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0281986, C0034359. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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