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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastric Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastric Pain

R10.13
K29.70

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

Also Known as:
Epigastric Pain
Upper Abdominal Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastric Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastric Pain

Use ICD-10 code R10.13 for epigastric pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Epigastric pain

Billable Code
R10.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the epigastric region
coding:
  • • No definitive diagnosis available

Applicable To

  • • Pain in the epigastric region

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the epigastric region to avoid miscoding.

Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

Billable Code
K29.70
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoscopic confirmation of gastritis
  • • H. pylori test results

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified gastritis without bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Replace R10.13 with K29.70 when gastritis is confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.816

Epigastric tenderness

Use when tenderness is documented in the epigastric region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for upper gastric pain?

The ICD-10 code for upper gastric pain, specifically epigastric pain, is R10.13. This code is used when the pain is localized to the epigastric region without a confirmed diagnosis.

How do you document epigastric pain?

Document epigastric pain by specifying the exact location, quality, and any associated symptoms. Use anatomical landmarks for precision.

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