R10.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Abdominal pain

• Abdominal pain, acute

• Abdominal pain, chronic

• Abdominal pain, recurrent

• Abdominal pain, visceral

• Abdominal wall pain

• Acute abdominal pain

• Acute exacerbation of chronic abdominal pain

• Chronic abdominal pain

• Chronic abdominal pain with acute exacerbation

• Flank pain

• Recurrent abdominal pain

• Visceral pain

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by a sensation of marked discomfort in the abdominal region.

• Painful sensation in the abdominal region.

• Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region; generally associated with functional disorders, tissue injuries, or diseases.

• Your abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of them. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain doesn’t always mean a serious problem. Nor does mild pain mean a problem is not serious. Call your healthcare provider if mild pain lasts a week or more or if you have pain with other symptoms. Get medical help immediately if

Details

• R10.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R10.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R10.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 R10.9 may differ.