2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R82.6Abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R80-R82›R82

ICD-10-CM R82.6
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R82.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 695 through 696. As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. Coders also document this condition as abnormal heavy metal level in urine. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Genitourinary signs and symptoms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R82.6
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
Short Description
Abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmed source
Parent Code
R82
Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR80-R82Abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis
CategoryR82Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine
This CodeR82.6Abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal heavy metal level in urine

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Abnormal urine level of heavy metals

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • urine (constituents)
        • heavy metals
    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • urine (constituents)
        • substances nonmedical

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SYM011
Genitourinary signs and symptoms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Urine and Urination

Your kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from your blood. The waste is called urea. Your blood carries it to the kidneys. From the kidneys, urine travels down two thin tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until you are ready to urinate.

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Convert R82.6 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
791.9 Abn urine findings NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
796.0 Abn toxicologic finding
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About R82.6Overview

Is R82.6 (Other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does R82.6 group to?

When abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 695, 696, with relative weights from 0.6890 to 1.1438 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R82.6 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R82.6?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source converts to ICD-9-CM 791.9 (abn urine findings NEC) and 796.0 (abn toxicologic finding). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.