Concerned about urinary odor? Find information on the diagnosis and clinical documentation of abnormal urine smell, including causes like infection, dehydration, and metabolic disorders. Learn about relevant medical coding terms, healthcare provider resources, and diagnostic tests for evaluating urine odor changes. Explore potential treatments and improve your understanding of this symptom with reliable medical information.
Also known as
Other abnormal findings in urine
Includes other specified abnormalities in the urine, such as odor.
Urethral discharge
Discharge from the urethra may be associated with abnormal urine odor.
Urinary tract infection, site not specified
UTIs can cause changes in urine odor.
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Certain metabolic disorders can impact urine odor.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the urinary odor due to a medication?
Yes
Code R79.89, Other specified abnormal findings of urine and sediment
No
Is the odor associated with a UTI?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Urinary odor change |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria |
Urinary tract infection (UTI) |
Patient presents with a complaint of abnormal urine odor. Chief complaint documented as foul-smelling urine, strong urine odor, or unusual urine smell. Onset, duration, and character of the odor were explored, including descriptors such as ammonia-like odor, fishy urine smell, sweet urine odor, or other specific characteristics. Associated symptoms were queried, including dysuria, urinary frequency, urgency, hematuria, flank pain, fever, chills, recent infection, dietary changes, new medications, or changes in fluid intake. Medical history, surgical history, family history, and social history were reviewed, noting any relevant conditions such as diabetes mellitus, urinary tract infection, liver disease, metabolic disorders, or inherited metabolic diseases. Physical examination findings documented, including assessment of hydration status, abdominal examination, and costovertebral angle tenderness. Differential diagnosis includes urinary tract infection, dehydration, asymptomatic bacteriuria, diabetes mellitus, liver failure, maple syrup urine disease, phenylketonuria, trimethylaminuria, and dietary influences. Urinalysis ordered to assess for leukocytes, nitrites, bacteria, glucose, ketones, blood, and specific gravity. Urine culture and sensitivity may be indicated if infection is suspected. Metabolic workup may be considered if initial urinalysis is unremarkable and clinical suspicion for metabolic disorder exists. Patient education provided regarding appropriate hydration, hygiene practices, and follow-up based on diagnostic results. Treatment plan will be tailored to underlying cause once identified. Follow-up appointment scheduled to review results and discuss further management. ICD-10 code R82.89 (other specified abnormal findings in urine) may be considered depending on the underlying etiology. CPT codes for urinalysis (81000, 81001, 81002, 81003) and urine culture (87086) may be applicable depending on the tests performed.