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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

ICD-10 Coding for Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

R10.9
R10.11
N20.0

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

Also Known as:
CVA Tenderness
Flank Pain
Flank Tenderness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

Use ICD-10 code R10.9 for unspecified abdominal pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified abdominal pain

Billable Code
R10.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of CVA tenderness on physical exam
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific localization or diagnostic findings

Applicable To

  • • CVA tenderness without specific localization

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies CVA tenderness and any associated symptoms.

Right upper quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided CVA tenderness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented.

Calculus of kidney

Billable Code
N20.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Kidney stones causing CVA tenderness

Important Notes

  • • Link CVA tenderness to imaging findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N39.0

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Use with R10.9 if urinalysis confirms infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified costovertebral angle tenderness?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified costovertebral angle tenderness is R10.9, used when the tenderness is not localized or linked to a specific diagnosis.

How should CVA tenderness be documented?

CVA tenderness should be documented with specific laterality, method of assessment, and any associated symptoms to ensure accurate coding.

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