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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bacteriuria

ICD-10 Coding for Bacteriuria

R82.71
N39.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bacteriuria includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Bacterial Urine Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bacteriuria

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bacteriuria

Use ICD-10 code R82.71 for bacteriuria, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bacteriuria

Billable Code
R82.71
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Significant bacterial growth without symptoms
coding:
  • Absence of symptoms like dysuria or fever
documentation:
  • Documented urine culture results and absence of symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Asymptomatic bacteriuria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly differentiates between asymptomatic bacteriuria and symptomatic UTI.

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Presence of urinary symptoms
coding:
  • Positive urine culture with pyuria

Applicable To

  • • UTI

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptoms are documented to support UTI diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.2

Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when E. coli is identified as the causative organism in bacteriuria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bacteriuria?

The ICD-10 code for bacteriuria is R82.71, used for asymptomatic bacteriuria without symptoms.

When should R82.71 be used?

Use R82.71 for bacteriuria when there is significant bacterial growth in urine without symptoms.

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