R82.9
Non-billableOther and unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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 motherO28
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- •specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolismE70-E72
- •specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolismE73-E74
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •hematuriaR31
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
R82.0Chyluria
R82.1Myoglobinuria
R82.2Biliuria
R82.3Hemoglobinuria
R82.4Acetonuria
R82.5Elevated urine levels of drug/meds/biol subst
R82.6Abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmed source
R82.7Abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine
R82.8Abnormal findings on cytolog and histolog exam of urine
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine?
The ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine is R82.9. The full clinical description is "Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine". R82.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R82.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R82.9 represents “Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R82.9 a billable code?
No, R82.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under R82.9.
What chapter is R82.9 in?
R82.9 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R82.9?
R82.9 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.
What are the subcategories under R82.9?
R82.9 has 3 child codes, including: R82.90 (Unspecified abnormal findings in urine), R82.91 (Other chromoabnormalities of urine), R82.99 (Other abnormal findings in urine).
Are additional codes required with R82.9?
Yes, when using R82.9, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R82.9?
R82.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478170. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R82.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R82.9?
R82.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: MF9Y (Other specified clinical findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis).
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