ICD-10 code for abdominal pain unspecified
Abdominal pain is a common symptom that can arise from various underlying causes. The ICD-10 codes for abdominal pain are a set of codes used to classify different types of abdominal pain in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10). These codes are used by healthcare providers to communicate about abdominal pain and to track the incidence and prevalence of abdominal pain in different populations.
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What is the ICD-10 code for abdominal pain unspecified
The most common code for abdominal pain is still R10.9, which is for unspecified abdominal pain. Patients who experience abdominal discomfort or pain with an unclear cause or origin are classified under the ICD-10 code R10.9. This code serves as a broad classification for cases where further investigation is needed to pinpoint the underlying issue. It is used when the exact cause or origin of the pain is not clearly determined or documented.
List of the ICD-10 codes
| Code | Description | History |
|---|---|---|
| R10.0 | Acute abdomen | New onset of severe abdominal pain |
| R10.1 | Pain localized to upper abdomen | Pain that has been present for more than 24 hours |
| R10.2 | Pain localized to right upper quadrant | Pain that is associated with nausea and vomiting |
| R10.3 | Pain localized to left upper quadrant | Pain that is associated with fever |
| R10.4 | Pain localized to right lower quadrant | Pain that is associated with diarrhea |
| R10.5 | Pain localized to left lower quadrant | Pain that is associated with constipation |
| R10.6 | Pain localized to periumbilical region | Pain that is worse with movement |
| R10.7 | Generalized abdominal pain | Pain that is not associated with a specific condition |
| R10.81 | Abdominal tenderness | Pain that is worse with palpation of the abdomen |
| R10.82 | Rebound abdominal tenderness | Pain that is worse when the abdomen is released after being palpated |
| R10.83 | Colic | Severe, intermittent pain that is caused by spasms of the bowel |
| R10.84 | Acute pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| R10.85 | Appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix |
| R10.86 | Cholecystitis | Inflammation of the gallbladder |
| R10.87 | Pyelonephritis | Infection of the kidney |
| R10.88 | Diverticulitis | Inflammation of diverticula (small pouches) in the wall of the colon |
| R10.89 | Other specified abdominal pain | Abdominal pain that does not meet the criteria for any of the other codes |
| R10.9 | Unspecified abdominal pain |
