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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rib Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Rib Pain

R07.89
R07.81
S22.3-

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

Also Known as:
Chest Wall Pain
Intercostal Pain
Pleurodynia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rib Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Rib Pain

Use ICD-10 code R07.89 for other chest pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other chest pain

Billable Code
R07.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain is localized to the ribs without specific cause.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified rib pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature and location of pain.

Pleurodynia

Billable Code
R07.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sudden severe chest pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pleurodynia is explicitly documented.

Fracture of one rib

Non-Billable
S22.3-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Single rib fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and 7th character are specified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.7

Fibromyalgia

Use when rib pain is part of fibromyalgia symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rib pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified rib pain is R07.89. It is used when the pain is not attributed to a specific cause like a fracture.

How do you code rib pain due to trauma?

For rib pain due to trauma, use S22.3- for rib fractures and R07.89 for the pain component. Ensure to specify laterality and use an external cause code.

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