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

ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Abdominal Pain

R10.84
G89.21

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Abdominal Pain
Persistent Abdominal Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Abdominal Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code R10.84 for generalized abdominal pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Generalized abdominal pain

Billable Code
R10.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain persists despite multiple interventions
documentation:
  • • Detailed pain assessment including VAS score

Applicable To

  • • Diffuse abdominal pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the chronic nature and severity of pain.

Chronic pain syndrome

Billable Code
G89.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain lasting more than 3 months
documentation:
  • • Documentation of failed pain management strategies

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain not elsewhere classified

Important Notes

  • • Sequence G89.21 first when pain management is the focus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain syndrome

Use alongside R10.84 when pain management is the focus of care.

R10.84

Generalized abdominal pain

Use to specify the site of chronic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for intractable abdominal pain is R10.84, used for generalized abdominal pain, often in conjunction with G89.21 for chronic pain syndrome.

How should intractable abdominal pain be documented?

Document intractable abdominal pain with specific details on location, severity, duration, and treatment history to ensure accurate coding and management.

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