Microalbuminuria ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Microalbuminuria 

Microalbuminuria, a slight elevation of urine albumin, flags early kidney issues, especially in diabetes. Here are Microalbuminuria ICD-10 codes and related concerns:

R80.0

This code denotes the presence of protein in urine unaccompanied by related symptoms or conditions, necessitating vigilant monitoring to avert potential kidney complications.

R80.1

Assigned when proteinuria lingers, yet the underlying cause remains unspecified, prompting a comprehensive inquiry into potential kidney ailments, systemic disorders, or medication-induced effects.

R80.2

Used for cases of proteinuria occurring while upright but abating when supine; typically benign and lacking a defined cause.

R80.3

This code refers to the detection of Bence Jones proteins in urine, indicative of multiple myeloma—an affliction impacting bone marrow plasma cells, contributing to its diagnosis and monitoring.

R80.8

Employed for diverse instances of proteinuria unclassifiable under previous categories, potentially stemming from specific illnesses, conditions, or drugs necessitating precise information for accurate coding.

E11.0

This code category encompasses different subcodes to specify additional details about the type 2 diabetes diagnosis, its complications, and other relevant information.

E11.29

Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney damage caused by diabetes. This code aids in accurately documenting and categorizing cases of diabetes with kidney complications for medical records and coding purposes.

Which Microalbuminuria ICD codes are Billable: 

This distinction between billable and non-billable codes is pivotal in accurate healthcare billing practices.

R80.0: Yes

R80.1: Yes

R80.2: Yes

R80.3: Yes

E11.0: No

E11.29: Yes

Clinical Information

• Microalbuminuria involves slightly elevated albumin levels in urine, often indicating early kidney dysfunction, especially in conditions like diabetes.
• Albumin is a blood protein. Healthy kidneys filter blood and remove waste, allowing only a small amount of protein to pass into urine. Kidney damage can lead to increased protein passing into urine.
• Terms like albuminuria or proteinuria refer to elevated albumin or protein in urine. Microalbuminuria indicates a relatively small increase.
• Even slight microalbuminuria suggests early chronic kidney disease. It's diagnosed alongside other tests, estimating disease progression and assessing cardiovascular risk.
• Causes include kidney damage from glomerulonephritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and pre-eclampsia.
• Factors like exercise, fever, or dehydration can temporarily raise urine protein.
• Microalbuminuria typically doesn't cause symptoms. Increased levels might result in foamy urine, puffiness, or swollen extremities.
• Regular tests are crucial, especially for those at risk. Diabetes patients often require annual microalbuminuria tests.
• Diagnosis involves an albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) test. It measures albumin against creatinine, a muscle waste product. Repeated tests confirm persistent elevation.
• Controlling blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol can manage microalbuminuria and kidney health. Lifestyle adjustments and medical guidance play a vital role.

Synonyms Include:

• Low-level proteinuria
• Early kidney disease
• Incipient nephropathy
• Subclinical nephropathy
• Subnephrotic proteinuria