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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Proteinuria

ICD-10 Coding for Proteinuria

R80.0
R80.1
R80.2

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

Also Known as:
Albuminuria
Urinary protein
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Proteinuria

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Proteinuria

Use ICD-10 code R80.0 for isolated proteinuria, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Isolated proteinuria

Billable Code
R80.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Urine protein >150 mg/24h without hematuria
  • • No renal pathology on imaging or biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Proteinuria without hematuria
  • • Asymptomatic proteinuria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying renal condition is present before using this code.

Persistent proteinuria

Billable Code
R80.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Proteinuria confirmed on at least two separate occasions over 3-6 months

Applicable To

  • • Proteinuria confirmed on multiple tests

Important Notes

  • • Document persistence clearly with dates of tests.

Orthostatic proteinuria

Billable Code
R80.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Proteinuria present in upright position, absent when supine

Applicable To

  • • Proteinuria that resolves when supine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes positional testing results.

Bence Jones proteinuria

Billable Code
R80.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Urine immunofixation showing monoclonal light chains

Applicable To

  • • Presence of monoclonal light chains in urine

Important Notes

  • • Confirmatory testing is essential before coding.

Unspecified proteinuria

Billable Code
R80.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Initial finding of proteinuria without further specification

Applicable To

  • • Proteinuria not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using as a principal diagnosis if a more specific code is available.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified proteinuria?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified proteinuria is R80.9. It is used when the type of proteinuria is not specified in the documentation.

How is persistent proteinuria coded in ICD-10?

Persistent proteinuria is coded as R80.1 in ICD-10, used when proteinuria is confirmed on multiple tests over a period of time.

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