ICD-10 R82.998
Billable / SpecificOther abnormal findings in urine
About ICD-10-CM R82.998
ICD-10-CM code R82.998 represents Other abnormal findings in urine. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R82). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R82.998 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R82.998. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Cells and casts in urine
- Crystalluria
- Melanuria
Medicare LCD Coverage for R82.998
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R82.998 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 R82.998.
3 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R82.998
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 81001 Urinalysis with microscopy — UTI, cystitis, dysuria, urinary frequency, abnormal urine, pyelonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis, fever, kidney stone Laboratory
- 87086 Urine culture — UTI, cystitis, pyelonephritis, abnormal urine, dysuria Laboratory
- 50590 Lithotripsy — kidney stone, ureter stone, kidney/ureter stone, obstructive uropathy, abdominal pain, abnormal urine Urology
Codes Adjacent To R82.998
Other codes in section R80-R82 (Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis).
ICD-10 R82.998, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R82.998 billable? +
Yes, R82.998 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 R82.998? +
ICD-10 R82.998 includes: Cells and casts in urine; Crystalluria; Melanuria.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R82.998? +
Procedures frequently paired with R82.998 include: 81001, 87086, 50590.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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