Dyspepsia ICD-10-CM Codes

Which dyspepsia ICD codes are billable?

All of the aforementioned Dyspepsia-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

Dyspepsia is the medical term that healthcare professionals use when referring to what one commonly calls indigestion, which is a condition that involves the upper digestive tract.  It can be caused by several things such as eating high fat foods, drinking too much alcohol, or certain medical conditions.

Dyspepsia is characterized by specific symptoms that a person may feel after having a delicious meal. These include:

• The feeling of being bloated, which is sometimes accompanied by burping
• The feeling of being suddenly nauseated because of the food, which they may regurgitate
• Acid reflux (stomach acid rising to the esophagus) which can make the person have a burning feeling in their throat
• Heartburn as a result of acid reflux
• Mild discomfort or severe pain in the abdominal area
• Pain (dull or sharp) in the abdominal area
• The feeling of being full, even though they've only had a few bites

Do note that it's possible that someone who has dyspepsia may also have accompanying, miscellaneous digestive disorders such as gastric ulcer, peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and gastro esophageal reflux disease. However, if the patient doesn't have these, dyspepsia is considered a common problem that everyone will experience, especially several times in their life.

Synonyms include

• Drug-induced dyspepsia
• Flatulent dyspepsia
• Nonulcer dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Mild dietary indigestion
• Upset stomach