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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abdominal Discomfort

ICD-10 Coding for Abdominal Discomfort

R10.0
R10.11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abdominal discomfort includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Stomach Pain
Abdominal Pain
Belly Ache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abdominal Discomfort

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abdominal Discomfort

Use ICD-10 code R10.0 for acute abdomen, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute abdomen

Billable Code
R10.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rebound tenderness and rigidity

Applicable To

  • • Severe abdominal pain with peritoneal signs

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of peritoneal signs to justify use.

Right upper quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Pain in the right upper quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Document specific quadrant to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use to document associated fever.

R10.84

Generalized abdominal pain

Use if pain extends beyond the RUQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abdominal discomfort?

The ICD-10 code for abdominal discomfort varies based on location and specifics, such as R10.0 for acute abdomen or R10.11 for right upper quadrant pain.

How do you code generalized abdominal pain?

Generalized abdominal pain is coded as R10.84 when it affects multiple quadrants and is documented as generalized.

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