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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Rib Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Rib Pain

R07.89
S22.42XA

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

Also Known as:
Left Rib Cage Pain
Left Thoracic Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Rib Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided 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 localized to left rib area, reproducible on palpation.
documentation:
  • • Exclusion of cardiac causes documented.

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided rib pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies left-sided pain and excludes cardiac causes.

Nondisplaced fracture of left ribs, initial encounter

Billable Code
S22.42XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirmation of fracture
  • • Documentation of trauma event

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic left rib fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with associated injuries.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when pain management is a focus of the encounter.

S27.0XXA

Traumatic pneumothorax

Sequence before rib fracture if both are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left-sided rib pain?

The ICD-10 code for left-sided rib pain is R07.89, which covers other chest pain, including rib pain.

How do you document left-sided rib pain?

Document left-sided rib pain by specifying location, onset, severity, and excluding cardiac causes. Use R07.89 for coding.

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