ICD-10 R82
Non-Billable HeaderOther and unspecified abnormal findings in urine
About ICD-10-CM R82
ICD-10-CM code R82 represents Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine. This is a non-billable header code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R82). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R82 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of R82, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- hematuria (R31.-)
Includes
- chromoabnormalities in urine
Use Additional Code
When coding R82, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R82
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R82 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R82.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but R82 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R82
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 80053 Comprehensive metabolic panel for diabetes management Internal Medicine
Codes Adjacent To R82
Other codes in section R80-R82 (Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis).
ICD-10 R82, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R82 billable? +
No, R82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block R82 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for R82? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): hematuria (R31.-)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R82? +
Procedures frequently paired with R82 include: 80053.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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