ICD-10 R82.81
Billable / SpecificPyuria
About ICD-10-CM R82.81
ICD-10-CM code R82.81 represents Pyuria. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R82). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R82.81 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R82.81. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Sterile pyuria
Medicare LCD Coverage for R82.81
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R82.81 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 R82.81.
1 Cigna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R82.81
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To R82.81
Other codes in section R80-R82 (Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis).
ICD-10 R82.81, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R82.81 billable? +
Yes, R82.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R82.81? +
ICD-10 R82.81 includes: Sterile pyuria.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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