R10.9 – Unspecified abdominal pain

R10.9 diagnosis code: Unspecified abdominal pain

• R10.9 denotes 'unspecified abdominal pain' in the ICD-10-CM classification system.
• This code can encompass a range of conditions, from acute abdominal pain to recurrent abdominal discomfort.
• R10.9 can be applied to both chronic and acute scenarios.
• It's crucial to note that severity doesn't always indicate the seriousness of the underlying cause.
• Even mild pain persisting for a week or more warrants medical attention.

Is R10.9 billable?

R10.9 is a billable abdominal pain code in the ICD-10-CM, which means it can be used for reimbursement purposes.

Clinical information

• Unspecified abdominal pain can originate from various organs within the abdomen or abdominal region.
• Patients may describe painful sensations as sharp, chronic, recurrent, or acute.
• Severe abdominal pain could be a symptom of significant issues such as appendicitis, gallstones, or ulcers.
• Mild or moderate pain, even severe pain, doesn't rule out serious conditions.
• Immediate medical help is advised if the pain is sudden, sharp, or accompanied by other symptoms like vomiting blood or a hard, tender abdomen.

Synonyms include

• Abdominal pain, acute (Acute abdominal pain)
• Abdominal pain, chronic (Chronic abdominal pain)
• Abdominal wall pain
• Visceral pain
• Recurrent abdominal pain

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for abdominal pain

• R10.0: Acute abdomen
• R10.10: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
• R10.11: Right upper quadrant pain
• R10.12: Left upper quadrant pain
• R10.30: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
• R10.31: Right lower quadrant pain
• R10.32: Left lower quadrant pain
• R10.8: Other abdominal pain
• R10.84: Generalized abdominal pain