R82.79
BillableOther abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026) | CMS-HCC V28 (100% phase-in, PY2026)
Is R82.79 an HCC code?
No. R82.79 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
R82.79 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine. Other abnormal microscopic findings in urine such as crystals, casts, or unusual cells that may indicate kidney disease or other urinary tract conditions. R82.79 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (r00-r99), within the section covering abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis (r80-r82).
R82.79 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
Specify the type of abnormal finding (crystals, casts, cells) in the medical record.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for R82.79 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the type of abnormal finding (crystals, casts, cells) in the medical record
- •Correlate with clinical presentation and other urinalysis findings for complete assessment