Lower Abdominal Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 codes are used for lower abdominal pain?Which lower abdominal pain ICD codes are billable?Clinical information Synonyms include FAQS

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What ICD-10 codes are used for lower abdominal pain?

Here's a list of the lower abdominal pain ICD codes you can use for medical billing and coding:

R10.30: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
R10.31: Right lower quadrant pain
R10.32: Left lower quadrant pain
R10.33: Periumbilical pain

These codes are under the following:

Parent chapter R00-R99: Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Code range R10-R19: Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Specific code R10: Abdominal and pelvic pain

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Which lower abdominal pain ICD codes are billable?

All of the ICD-10 codes used for lower abdominal pain are billable.

Clinical information

Lower abdominal pain may be a dull, aching sensation or a sharp, stabbing pain. It can be acute or chronic, with the pain categorized according to how long the patient experiences it. This pain can be accompanied by abdominal tenderness.
There are multiple causes of abdominal pain. Mild causes may be indigestion, constipation, and gas. Severe cases, on the other hand, are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), constipation, diverticulitis, urinary tract infection (UTI), appendicitis, colitis, kidney infections/stones, cystitis, trapped gas, twisted bowel, menstrual cramps, and other conditions related to reproductive organs. Do note that there may be additional symptoms depending on the cause, and the severity of the symptoms a patient will feel is not parallel to the severity of the cause.
To obtain a final diagnosis of lower abdominal pain, a practitioner will have the patient undergo blood tests, imaging tests, physical exams, and even a pregnancy test.
Treatment for lower abdominal pain varies depending on the cause of the pain. Some common ones may be medication, probiotics, prescription drugs, surgery, and lifestyle changes.

Synonyms include

Pain radiating to the lower abdomen
Abdominal wall pain
Lower abdominal pain
Pain in the right abdominal lumbar region
Right lower quadrant pain

Frequently asked questions

When to use a lower abdominal pain ICD code?

You can use a lower abdominal pain ICD code once you’ve determined that the abdominal pain is located in the lower abdomen through tests and examination.

Are lower abdominal pain diagnosis codes billable?

Yes, the lower abdominal pain diagnosis codes are billable.

What are the common treatments for lower abdominal pain?

Common treatments for lower abdominal pain are medication/prescription drugs, surgery, probiotics, and changes in one’s lifestyle. Do note that the practitioner considers the cause of the lower abdominal pain to determine the appropriate treatment.