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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain

R10.32
K57.32

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

Also Known as:
LLQ Abdominal Pain
LLQ Pain
pain in left lower abdomen
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain

Use ICD-10 code R10.32 for left lower quadrant pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Left lower quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of LLQ pain without a confirmed diagnosis
coding:
  • • Avoid using R10.9 when LLQ is specified

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the left lower quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies LLQ location to avoid unspecified coding.

Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding

Billable Code
K57.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT findings of diverticulitis
  • • Elevated WBC count

Applicable To

  • • Diverticulitis presenting with LLQ pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diverticulitis is confirmed via imaging before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.814

Rebound tenderness

Use when rebound tenderness is present alongside LLQ pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left lower quadrant abdominal pain is R10.32. It is used when the pain is localized to the LLQ without a confirmed underlying diagnosis.

When should R10.32 be used instead of a definitive diagnosis code?

Use R10.32 when LLQ pain is documented but no definitive diagnosis is confirmed. If a condition like diverticulitis is confirmed, code the condition instead.

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