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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Painful Urination

ICD-10 Coding for Painful Urination

R30.0
N39.0

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

Also Known as:
Dysuria
Painful Micturition
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Painful Urination

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Painful Urination

Use ICD-10 code R30.0 for dysuria, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysuria

Billable Code
R30.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports painful urination without a confirmed diagnosis
coding:
  • • No specific urinary condition identified

Applicable To

  • • Painful urination

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'painful urination' without linking to a specific cause unless known.

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive urine culture
  • • Symptoms such as dysuria, frequency, urgency

Applicable To

  • • UTI

Important Notes

  • • Ensure UTI is confirmed by lab results before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R30.9

Unspecified dysuria

Use when documentation is vague and no specific cause is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for painful urination?

The ICD-10 code for painful urination, also known as dysuria, is R30.0. This code is used when painful urination is the primary symptom without a confirmed underlying cause.

When should R30.0 be used instead of N39.0?

Use R30.0 for painful urination when no specific cause like a UTI is confirmed. N39.0 should be used when a UTI is confirmed as the cause.

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