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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Urinary Output

ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Urinary Output

R34
R39.12

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

Also Known as:
Oliguria
Anuria
Low Urine Output
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Urinary Output

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Urinary Output

Use ICD-10 code R34 for anuria and oliguria, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anuria and oliguria

Billable Code
R34
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Urine output <400 mL/24hrs or <50 mL/24hrs
documentation:
  • • Specific urine volume and time duration must be documented.

Applicable To

  • • Anuria
  • • Oliguria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure urine output is quantified and documented over a specific time period.

Poor urinary stream

Billable Code
R39.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Qualitative description of urinary flow issues

Applicable To

  • • Weak urinary stream

Important Notes

  • • Document patient-reported symptoms accurately.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R39.12

Poor urinary stream

Use for qualitative flow issues without volume metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for decreased urinary output?

The ICD-10 code for decreased urinary output is R34, which covers anuria and oliguria. Use this code when urine output is significantly reduced without a definitive diagnosis of acute kidney injury.

How do you code acute kidney injury with oliguria?

For acute kidney injury with oliguria, use N17.9 as the primary code if AKI criteria are met, such as a rise in serum creatinine or urine output <0.5 mL/kg/hr for more than 6 hours.

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