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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gassiness

ICD-10 Coding for Gassiness

R14.3
R14.0

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

Also Known as:
Flatulence
Excessive Flatus
Gas Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gassiness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gassiness

Use ICD-10 code R14.3 for flatulence, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Flatulence

Billable Code
R14.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports excessive flatus without other identified pathology
coding:
  • • Avoid using R14.3 if a definitive diagnosis like lactose intolerance is present

Applicable To

  • • Excessive flatus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes frequency and duration of symptoms

Abdominal distension (gaseous)

Billable Code
R14.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Abdominal circumference >2 cm baseline
  • • Imaging showing colonic gas pattern

Applicable To

  • • Gaseous distension

Important Notes

  • • Document abdominal girth and percussion findings
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R14.0

Abdominal distension (gaseous)

Code with R14.3 if distension is present; sequence based on clinical focus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gassiness?

The ICD-10 code for gassiness, specifically flatulence, is R14.3. It is used when excessive flatus is present without a definitive underlying condition.

How should gassiness be documented for coding?

Document the frequency and duration of flatulence, any dietary triggers, and associated symptoms to ensure accurate coding.

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