Understand glucosuria diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Find information on glucose in urine, renal glucosuria, diabetes mellitus, and gestational diabetes. Learn about medical coding for glucosuria, including ICD-10 codes and clinical documentation improvement for accurate diagnosis reporting. Explore lab tests, blood glucose levels, urine glucose tests, and the role of healthcare professionals in managing glucosuria.
Also known as
Glycosuria
Presence of glucose in the urine.
Diabetes mellitus
A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia.
Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy
Gestational or pre-existing diabetes complicating pregnancy.
Abnormal glucose
Unspecified abnormality of glucose level.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the glucosuria due to diabetes mellitus?
Yes
Type 1 diabetes?
No
Is it renal glucosuria?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Glucose in urine |
Diabetes mellitus |
Renal glycosuria |
Coding glucosuria without specifying the cause (e.g., diabetes, renal glucosuria) leads to inaccurate reporting and potential claim denials. Use specific ICD-10 codes.
Miscoding glucosuria in pregnancy. Differentiate between gestational diabetes (O24.4-) and pre-existing diabetes complicating pregnancy (E09-E13 with O24.0-).
Insufficient documentation of glucosuria findings (e.g., type, severity, associated conditions) hinders accurate coding and CDI efforts. Ensure thorough clinical notes.
Patient presents with glucosuria, defined as glucose in urine, confirmed by urinalysis showing a positive glucose test. Differential diagnosis includes diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2, gestational diabetes, renal glucosuria, and other causes of hyperglycemia. Patient's medical history, family history, and current medications were reviewed. Symptoms such as polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, and fatigue were assessed. Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and estimated average glucose levels were evaluated to determine the underlying cause of glucosuria and assess glycemic control. Renal function tests, including serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), were ordered to evaluate for renal glucosuria. Treatment plan includes further investigation to determine the etiology of glucosuria, focusing on diabetes management if indicated. Patient education on lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and glucose monitoring, was provided. Referral to a specialist, such as an endocrinologist or nephrologist, may be considered based on diagnostic findings. Follow-up appointment scheduled to monitor glucose levels, assess treatment efficacy, and adjust management plan as needed. ICD-10 codes for glucosuria (R81) and related diagnoses will be used for medical coding and billing purposes. CPT codes for relevant laboratory tests and procedures will also be documented.