R39.82
BillableChronic bladder pain
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Persistent pain in the bladder that lasts for six weeks or longer, often associated with conditions like interstitial cystitis.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm the pain is chronic (at least 6 weeks duration) before assigning this code
- •If interstitial cystitis is diagnosed, consider using N30.10 instead or in addition to this symptom code