Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria

This code signifies the presence of microscopic blood in the urine without any accompanying symptoms such as pain, visible blood, or urinary discomfort. It indicates an incidental finding of red blood cells in a urine sample that is not clinically apparent to the patient.

Apply this code when urinalysis reveals microscopic hematuria in a patient who denies any urinary symptoms. Documentation should clearly state "asymptomatic microscopic hematuria" or similar findings from a laboratory report in the absence of other urinary complaints. This is often an incidental finding during routine screenings or workups for unrelated conditions.

• Do not use this code if the patient reports any urinary symptoms, even if the hematuria is microscopic.
• Ensure documentation specifies "microscopic" and "asymptomatic" to differentiate from gross or symptomatic hematuria.
• Code any underlying cause of the hematuria if identified and documented, sequencing it before this code.