ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Catecholamines findings
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis › catecholamines”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Catecholamines findings
The ICD-10-CM code for Catecholamines findings is R82.5 (Elevated urine levels of drugs, medicaments and biological substances).
Within R82 (other and unspecified abnormal findings in urine), R82.5 is specifically for elevated urine levels of drugs, medicaments and biological substances. Related codes cover Chyluria (R82.0), Myoglobinuria (R82.1), Biliuria (R82.2), hemoglobinuria (R82.3), Acetonuria (R82.4), abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (R82.6), abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine (R82.7), abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine (R82.8) and 1 more.
Use an additional code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about Catecholamines findings ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Catecholamines findings?
- R82.5 — Elevated urine levels of drugs, medicaments and biological substances.
Is R82.5 billable?
- Yes. R82.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R82.5 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R82.5 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R82.5 a CC or MCC?
- No. R82.5 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.