DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Flank Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Flank Pain

R10.89
N20.0

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

Also Known as:
Right Side Pain
Right Lateral Abdominal Pain
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Flank Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Flank Pain

Use ICD-10 code R10.89 for other specified abdominal pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified abdominal pain

Non-Billable
R10.89
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the right flank without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Right flank pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the flank as the site of pain.

Calculus of kidney

Billable Code
N20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirms kidney stone
  • • Urinalysis shows hematuria

Applicable To

  • • Kidney stone

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms the presence of a stone.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use if pain is localized to the right upper quadrant, potentially involving the flank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right flank pain?

The ICD-10 code for right flank pain is R10.89, used when the pain is specified to the flank without a definitive diagnosis.

When should I use R10.89 vs. N20.0?

Use R10.89 for unspecified right flank pain. Use N20.0 when a kidney stone is confirmed as the cause.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes