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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bloating

ICD-10 Coding for Bloating

R14.0

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

Also Known as:
Abdominal distension
Gaseous distension
Tympanites
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bloating

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bloating

Use ICD-10 code R14.0 for abdominal distension [gaseous], ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abdominal distension [gaseous]

Billable Code
R14.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient presents with bloating without a confirmed underlying condition.
coding:
  • • R14.0 should not be used as a primary code if an underlying condition is identified.

Applicable To

  • • Bloating
  • • Tympanites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature of the distension and any associated symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K58.0

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

Use as a primary code when IBS is diagnosed, with R14.0 as a secondary code for associated bloating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bloating?

The ICD-10 code for bloating is R14.0, which covers abdominal distension and gaseous distension.

When should R14.0 be used as a primary code?

R14.0 should be used as a primary code when bloating is present without a confirmed underlying condition.

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