ICD-10: Decipher How Dysuria’s 788.1 Becomes 2 Codes in 2013

You won't be reporting this condition with F45.8 -- here's why.

Dysuria refers to difficulty or pain during urination. Currently, you report this condition with 788.1 (Dysuria), but this code expands into two options as of October 1, 2013:

• R30.0, Dysuria
• R30.9, Painful micturition, unspecified

Documentation tip: While not completely synonymous, the term dysuria can also be documented as 'strangury," a term that refers to difficulty in micturition, with straining to void; urine may be passed intermittently with pain and spasms. Either of these terms would be reported as R30.0. If the provider documents "painful urination NOS," then you should report R30.9.

Here is how you'll [...]

- Published on 2011-10-04