2025 ICD-10-CM code R80
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings - Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified Feed
Proteinuria: Presence of excessive protein in the urine, primarily albumin but also globulin.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services performed. For example, modifiers related to the place of service or the type of service provided might be necessary.
Medical necessity for further evaluation of proteinuria is established by the presence of symptoms suggestive of kidney disease, abnormal urinalysis results indicating significant proteinuria, and potential for underlying conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune diseases.Further workup is justified to diagnose the cause of proteinuria and determine appropriate treatment.
A physician specializing in nephrology or internal medicine would typically be responsible for diagnosing and managing proteinuria.Other specialists may be involved depending on the underlying cause.
- Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R00-R99 > R80-R82 > R80
In simple words: Proteinuria means there's too much protein in your urine.This usually indicates a problem with your kidneys, and it's important to see a doctor to find out the cause.
Proteinuria refers to the presence of excessive amounts of protein in the urine.The protein is predominantly albumin, but also includes globulins. This condition is a significant indicator of potential kidney disease and other underlying medical issues. The specific type and amount of proteinuria, along with other clinical findings, are crucial for determining the underlying cause and appropriate management.
Example 1: A 45-year-old male patient presents with edema and hypertension. Urinalysis reveals significant proteinuria. Further investigations, including blood tests and kidney biopsy, are conducted to determine the underlying cause, potentially including glomerulonephritis or diabetic nephropathy., A 22-year-old female presents with recurrent urinary tract infections. During a routine checkup, proteinuria is detected. Additional testing is performed to rule out underlying kidney issues, including further urine cultures and imaging studies., A 60-year-old patient with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoes a routine urinalysis which shows moderate proteinuria. This finding is indicative of diabetic nephropathy.The patient is referred to a nephrologist for close monitoring and management of their diabetes and kidney disease.
Detailed patient history, including symptoms (edema, hypertension), relevant medical history (diabetes, autoimmune disorders), physical examination findings, urinalysis reports specifying the type and quantity of protein, blood tests (creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, albumin), and imaging studies (ultrasound, CT scan) as needed.
** The presence of proteinuria warrants further investigation to determine the underlying cause.The severity and type of proteinuria influence the clinical management approach.Additional codes may be required depending on associated findings and diagnoses.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to this diagnostic code.
- Specialties:Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient), Urgent Care Facility, Clinical Laboratory