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R82.71

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Bacteriuria

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

The presence of bacteria in the urine without symptoms of infection, which may indicate asymptomatic bacteriuria or early urinary tract infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between asymptomatic bacteriuria and symptomatic urinary tract infection
  • •Note that treatment decisions differ based on patient population (pregnant vs. non-pregnant)

Code Hierarchy

└R82Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine└R82.7Abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine└R82.71Bacteriuria
└R82.71Bacteriuria

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