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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain

R10.11
K80.00

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

Also Known as:
RUQ Abdominal Pain
Right Upper Quadrant Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Quadrant 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

clinical:
  • • RUQ pain without specific diagnosis after evaluation
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of pain location and characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'right upper quadrant pain' to avoid unspecified codes.

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

Billable Code
K80.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ultrasound showing gallstones
  • • Positive Murphy's sign

Applicable To

  • • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and lab results support the diagnosis of cholecystitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.824

Rebound tenderness in right upper quadrant

Use when there is documented rebound tenderness in addition to RUQ pain.

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use to document the symptom of RUQ pain alongside the condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for RUQ abdominal pain?

The ICD-10 code for right upper quadrant abdominal pain is R10.11. It is used when RUQ pain is the primary symptom without a confirmed underlying condition.

When should R10.11 be used?

Use R10.11 when the patient presents with right upper quadrant pain and no specific underlying condition is identified after evaluation.

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