R31 vs R82
R31 (Hematuria) compared with R82 (Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. R82 carries an Excludes2 note covering R31: “hematuria (R31.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| R31Hematuria | R82Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99) | R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99) |
| Definition | Hematuria is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (R31). | Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (R82). |
| Includes | — | chromoabnormalities in urine |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources