Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ICD-10 Code: When to Use R82.71
The asymptomatic bacteriuria ICD-10 code is R82.71, Bacteriuria, used when a urine test shows bacteria and the provider has not diagnosed a urinary tract infection (UTI). It is a billable finding code, so it does not imply infection. This guide compares R82.71 with UTI codes such as N39.0, explains the pregnancy and colonization rules that…