Glycosuria
ICD-10 R81 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of glycosuria.
Glycosuria, classified under ICD-10 code R81, refers to the presence of glucose in the urine. This condition can be indicative of various underlying health issues, most commonly diabetes mellitus, but may also arise from renal glycosuria, a condition where the kidneys excrete glucose despite normal or low blood glucose levels. The detection of glycosuria is clinically significant as it can serve as an early warning sign for diabetes or other metabolic disorders, prompting further investigation and management to prevent complications associated with prolonged hyperglycemia.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
R81 includes conditions characterized by the presence of glucose in the urine, primarily associated with diabetes mellitus and renal glycosuria.
R81 codes should be used when a patient presents with glycosuria, particularly when it is a symptom of an underlying condition that requires further evaluation and management.
Documentation should include the patient's clinical history, laboratory test results indicating glycosuria, and any relevant findings that support the diagnosis and management plan.
