Gross hematuria

This code represents the presence of visible blood in the urine, indicating a significant amount of red blood cells. It is a symptom, not a definitive diagnosis, and often signals an underlying urinary tract pathology.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "gross hematuria," "visible hematuria," or "macroscopic hematuria." It is appropriate when the patient presents with urine that is visibly red, pink, or brown due to blood.

• Always code the underlying cause of the hematuria if known and documented.
• Do not confuse with microscopic hematuria (R31.1), which requires laboratory confirmation.
• This code is typically sequenced as a secondary diagnosis when a definitive cause is identified.