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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pyuria

ICD-10 Coding for Pyuria

R82.81

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

Also Known as:
White blood cells in urine
Leukocyturia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pyuria

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pyuria

Use ICD-10 code R82.81 for pyuria, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pyuria

Billable Code
R82.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • Presence of ≥10 WBCs/mm³ in urine
coding_criteria:
  • No underlying infection or condition identified

Applicable To

  • • Presence of white blood cells in urine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of pyuria and any related conditions.
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 agent in pyuria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pyuria?

The ICD-10 code for pyuria is R82.81, used when white blood cells are present in urine without a confirmed infection.

How to code pyuria with a UTI?

When coding pyuria with a UTI, use N39.0 as the primary code and R82.81 as secondary to indicate the presence of pyuria.

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