Understanding hematuria diagnosis, treatment, and documentation is crucial for healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on hematuria ICD-10 codes, medical coding guidelines, clinical documentation improvement for hematuria, microscopic hematuria, gross hematuria, hematuria differential diagnosis, and hematuria symptoms. Learn about proper coding and documentation for accurate reimbursement and improved patient care. Explore resources for healthcare providers, including clinical terminology and best practices related to hematuria in medical records.
Also known as
Hematuria
Blood in urine, unspecified cause.
Glomerular diseases
Kidney disorders often associated with hematuria.
Tubulo-interstitial diseases
Kidney diseases that can sometimes cause blood in urine.
Urolithiasis
Kidney stones that may lead to bleeding and hematuria.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the hematuria gross (visible)?
Yes
Traumatic cause?
No (Microscopic)
Traumatic cause?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Blood in urine |
Kidney stones |
Urinary tract infection |
Coding unspecified hematuria (R31.9) without proper documentation of cause or type creates audit risks and impacts reimbursement.
Failure to code underlying conditions causing hematuria (e.g., kidney stones, infection) leads to inaccurate DRG assignment and lost revenue.
Incorrectly coding microscopic (R31.0) versus gross hematuria (R31.7) based on documentation can trigger claim denials and compliance issues.
Q: What is the most effective differential diagnosis approach for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adult patients considering current guidelines?
A: The most effective differential diagnosis approach for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria (AMH) in adults involves a risk-stratified approach based on current guidelines, such as those from the American Urological Association (AUA). For low-risk patients (e.g., younger non-smokers without a family history of urologic malignancy), a repeat urinalysis is often recommended. For intermediate or high-risk patients (e.g., older patients, smokers, history of gross hematuria, occupational exposure to carcinogens), further evaluation with cystoscopy and imaging, such as CT urography or renal ultrasound, is usually indicated. Managing AMH also requires considering other factors like medication use and strenuous exercise. Explore how risk stratification can improve patient outcomes in AMH cases.
Q: How can I distinguish between glomerular and non-glomerular causes of hematuria in a patient presenting with red urine, considering recent research?
A: Distinguishing between glomerular and non-glomerular hematuria requires a comprehensive evaluation considering clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and imaging. Glomerular hematuria often presents with dysmorphic red blood cells (RBCs), red blood cell casts on microscopic examination, and may be accompanied by proteinuria. Non-glomerular hematuria typically involves isomorphic RBCs without casts and less proteinuria. Recent research emphasizes the utility of phase-contrast microscopy for identifying dysmorphic RBCs and the role of novel biomarkers for improved diagnostic accuracy. Further workup might include renal biopsy for suspected glomerular disease or cystoscopy and imaging for suspected non-glomerular causes like urinary tract infections, stones, or malignancy. Consider implementing a standardized protocol for hematuria evaluation in your practice to ensure optimal patient care. Learn more about recent advancements in diagnosing hematuria.
Patient presents with hematuria, defined as blood in the urine. Chief complaint includes (insert patient's reported symptoms e.g., red urine, pink urine, brown urine, blood clots in urine, painful urination, frequent urination, flank pain, abdominal pain). Onset of hematuria was (insert timeframe e.g., gradual, sudden) and duration is (insert timeframe e.g., days, weeks, months). Associated symptoms include (list any relevant symptoms e.g., dysuria, urinary urgency, urinary frequency, back pain, pelvic pain, fever, chills, weight loss, fatigue). Patient denies (list pertinent negatives e.g., recent trauma, strenuous exercise, known bleeding disorders, family history of kidney disease). Physical examination reveals (document relevant findings e.g., vital signs, abdominal tenderness, costovertebral angle tenderness, palpable masses). Urinalysis shows (document results e.g., positive for blood, presence of red blood cells, proteinuria, leukocyte esterase, nitrites). Differential diagnosis includes urinary tract infection, kidney stones, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, glomerulonephritis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, trauma, medications. Plan includes (document ordered tests and treatments e.g., urine culture, microscopic urinalysis, CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, cystoscopy, urine cytology, referral to urology, pain management). Patient education provided regarding hematuria causes, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options. Follow-up scheduled for (insert date and time) to review results and discuss further management. ICD-10 code (insert appropriate code e.g., R31.9 for hematuria unspecified, N28.89 for other specified disorders of kidney and ureter) and CPT codes (insert appropriate codes for performed procedures e.g., 81000 for urinalysis, 74170 for CT scan of abdomen and pelvis) documented for medical billing and coding purposes.