ICD-10-CM · R10.9
ICD-10 R10.9: Unspecified abdominal pain
Abdominal pain without localized etiology. Should use specific location code when known (R10.30-R10.84).
Code
R10.9
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings (R00-R99)
Clinical context
Abdominal pain without localized etiology. Should use specific location code when known (R10.30-R10.84).
Documentation requirements
- Pain location, character, radiation, severity, duration
- Red flag screen
Common related procedures
- 99214 E&M
- 76700 abdominal US
- 74177 CT abdomen with contrast
Common payer denial patterns
- CT abdomen denied without specific localization or red flags
- Use more specific R10.x code when location known
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 R10.9 mean?
Unspecified abdominal pain
When is this code documented?
Abdominal pain without localized etiology. Should use specific location code when known (R10.30-R10.84).
What documentation supports this code?
Pain location, character, radiation, severity, duration; Red flag screen.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
CT abdomen denied without specific localization or red flags; Use more specific R10.x code when location known.
Related diagnoses
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