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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Bloating

ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Bloating

R14.0

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

Also Known as:
Abdominal Distension
Gaseous Distension
Tympanites
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Bloating

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Bloating

Use ICD-10 code R14.0 for abdominal distension (gaseous), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abdominal distension (gaseous)

Billable Code
R14.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports bloating without identified organic cause.
coding:
  • • No combination code available that includes bloating.
documentation:
  • • Documented duration and severity of bloating.

Applicable To

  • • Bloating
  • • Tympanites
  • • Gaseous distension

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of R14.0 by detailing symptoms and ruling out other causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K59.00

Constipation

Use when constipation coexists with bloating.

K58.0

IBS with constipation

Use when bloating is part of IBS-C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stomach bloating?

The ICD-10 code for stomach bloating is R14.0, used for abdominal distension (gaseous) when no specific diagnosis is confirmed.

When should R14.0 be used?

R14.0 should be used when bloating is present without a definitive diagnosis or as functional bloating.

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