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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Quadrant Pain

R10.11

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Quadrant 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:
  • • Presence of RUQ pain without a definitive diagnosis
coding:
  • • No other specific diagnosis code applicable
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'right upper quadrant pain'

Applicable To

  • • Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the quadrant and character of the pain.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for RUQ pain?

The ICD-10 code for right upper quadrant pain is R10.11. It is used when RUQ pain is the primary symptom without a definitive diagnosis.

When should R10.11 be used?

Use R10.11 when RUQ pain is the primary symptom and no specific diagnosis has been confirmed during the encounter.

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