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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Side Pain

R10.31
R10.11

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code R10.31 for right lower quadrant pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Right lower quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of RLQ pain with rebound tenderness

Applicable To

  • • Pain in right lower quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the quadrant and any associated symptoms.

Right upper quadrant pain

Billable Code
R10.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Pain in right upper quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Document any radiating pain and associated symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the primary focus of the encounter is pain management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right lower quadrant pain?

The ICD-10 code for right lower quadrant pain is R10.31, used when the pain is localized to the RLQ without a confirmed diagnosis.

How should right upper quadrant pain be documented?

Document right upper quadrant pain by specifying the location, characteristics, and any associated symptoms to support coding with R10.11.

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