R82.71 – Bacteriuria

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R82.71
Code
R82.71 (claims format: R8271)
Description
Bacteriuria
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block
R80-R82 Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis
Parent codes
R82 › R82.7

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R82 – Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine

Includes:
  • chromoabnormalities in urine
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • hematuria (R31.-)
Use additional code:
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

R82.7 – Abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • colonization status (Z22.-)

Block R80-R82

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
  • specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolism (E70-E72)
  • specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolism (E73-E74)

Index terms for R82.71

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R82.7

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R82.71?

R82.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for bacteriuria, in the block R80-R82 (Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis).

Is R82.71 a billable code?

Yes. R82.71 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R82.71 belong to?

It belongs to category R82 – Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.