Pain associated with micturition (R30) ICD-10-CM
The R30 code range covers pain associated with micturition with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- psychogenic pain associated with micturition F45.8
Codes in the R30 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R30 range.
Dysuria
Painful URINATION. It is often associated with infections of the lower URINARY TRACT.
About the R30 Code Range
The ICD-10 code R30 covers conditions involving pain associated with micturition, or painful urination. These codes are used to specify different types of symptoms related to discomfort during urination.
Specifically, R30.0 refers to dysuria, which includes symptoms like burning pain, scalding pain on urination, or dysuria-frequency syndrome. These common terms help clarify coding when patients describe painful or uncomfortable urination. R30.1 is used for vesical tenesmus, indicating a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying or persistent urge to urinate despite an empty bladder, sometimes called tenesmus of the urinary bladder. When the exact cause or type of pain is not clearly identified, R30.9 is applied for unspecified painful micturition. These codes assist healthcare professionals and medical coders in accurately documenting genitourinary symptoms related to urination pain, facilitating appropriate treatment and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R30 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R30 range classify?
The range classifies pain associated with micturition. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
