Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for gassiness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gassiness
Use ICD-10 code R14.3 for flatulence, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Code with R14.3 if distension is present; sequence based on clinical focus
The ICD-10 code for gassiness, specifically flatulence, is R14.3. It is used when excessive flatus is present without a definitive underlying condition.
Document the frequency and duration of flatulence, any dietary triggers, and associated symptoms to ensure accurate coding.