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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Abdominal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Abdominal Pain

R10.0
R10.11

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

Also Known as:
Acute Abdomen
Severe Abdominal Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Abdominal Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Abdominal Pain

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of rebound tenderness and rigidity

Applicable To

  • • Sudden onset severe abdominal pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies peritoneal signs to justify R10.0.

Right upper quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the right upper quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the quadrant of pain.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K65.0

Generalized peritonitis

Use when peritonitis is present alongside acute abdomen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute abdominal pain?

The ICD-10 code for acute abdominal pain is R10.0, used for sudden-onset severe abdominal pain with peritoneal signs.

When should R10.0 be used?

Use R10.0 for acute abdominal pain with peritoneal signs like rebound tenderness and rigidity, indicating a potential surgical emergency.

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