Question 1

Is R81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R81 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for glycosuria. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R81 represents Glycosuria. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code R81 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R81 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R81 is section:R80-R82 (Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis (R80-R82)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R81?

Accepted Answer

Code R81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: renal glycosuria (E74.818). These conditions cannot be coded together with R81 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes15Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is R81 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R81 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R81 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R81?

What conditions are excluded from R81?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code R81?

How common is hospitalization for R81?