icd 10 cm code for abdominal distension

by Kaden Lebsack 7 min read

The ICD code R14 is used to code Tympanites

Tympanites (from the Greek τύμπανο, "drum"), also known as meteorism, is a medical condition in which excess gas accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract and causes abdominal distension.

Coding Notes for R14.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R14.0 - Abdominal distension (gaseous)'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R14.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R14.0 and a single ICD9 code, 787.3 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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