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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Side Abdominal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Side Abdominal Pain

R10.11
R10.31

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

Also Known as:
Right Side Abd Pain
Right Abdominal Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Side Abdominal Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code R10.11 for right upper quadrant pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Right upper quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to RUQ with no other definitive diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Pain in the right upper quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies RUQ to avoid unspecified codes.

Right lower quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when pain is specifically localized to the right lower quadrant without a definitive diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Pain in the right lower quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies RLQ to avoid unspecified codes.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right side abdominal pain?

The ICD-10 code for right upper quadrant pain is R10.11, and for right lower quadrant pain, it is R10.31.

When should I use R10.11 vs. R10.31?

Use R10.11 for pain localized to the right upper quadrant and R10.31 for pain in the right lower quadrant.

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