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ICD-10-CM Code for Abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine R82.8

ICD-10 code R82.8 for Abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

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Abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine

R82

Includes: chromoabnormalities in urine

Excludes2: hematuria (R31.-)

Use additional code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

 
R82.8 Abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine
Child Code
Pyuria
Child Code
Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine

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