R10 Abdominal and pelvic pain R10.0 Acute abdomen R10.1 Pain localized to upper abdomen R10.10 Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
Common Causes
Why You Might Have Pain After Eating
When to Visit the ER for Abdominal Pain
ICD-10 code R10. 9 for Unspecified abdominal pain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
R14. 0 - Abdominal distension (gaseous). ICD-10-CM.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R10. 9: Unspecified abdominal pain.
Stomach pain after eating or postprandial pain, is often very uncomfortable and could be a cause for concern. Postprandial pain is defined as any bodily changes that occur after eating and could be an indicator for other digestive issues.
Epigastric pain is pain that is localized to the region of the upper abdomen immediately below the ribs. Often, those who experience this type of pain feel it during or right after eating or if they lie down too soon after eating. It is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn.
ICD-10 code K29 for Gastritis and duodenitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .
R10. 13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Indigestion Indigestion is a burning feeling in the upper stomach, and sometimes in the mouth or throat. The pain may also feel like it stems from the chest. The medical term for indigestion is dyspepsia. It usually appears when there is too much acid in the stomach, which can happen after eating highly acidic foods.
The most common cause of stomach pain and bloating is excess intestinal gas. If you get a bloated stomach after eating, it may be a digestive issue. It might be as simple as eating too much too fast, or you could have a food intolerance or other condition that causes gas and digestive contents to build up.
Gas in your stomach is primarily caused by swallowing air when you eat or drink. Most stomach gas is released when you burp. Gas forms in your large intestine (colon) when bacteria ferment carbohydrates — fiber, some starches and some sugars — that aren't digested in your small intestine.
Common testing for abdominal pain includes blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies like a CT scan or ultrasound. But all of these tests aren't always necessary to make — or rule out — a diagnosis. Not all abdominal pain needs a medical evaluation.
There are four types of abdominal pain: upper, lower, right-sided and left-sided. Each type has specific symptoms and causes, and all are briefly discussed below (for detailed discussion click here).
Ultrasonography is the initial imaging test of choice for patients presenting with right upper quadrant pain. Computed tomography (CT) is recommended for evaluating right or left lower quadrant pain. Conventional radiography has limited diagnostic value in the assessment of most patients with abdominal pain.
2–5 Most abdominal labs test general physiology, for example the complete blood count (CBC). Few tests are as specific as the lipase and urinalysis.
For example if a physician orders a CT scan of the abdomen, the order should specifically mention if the CT scan is done for a generalized abdominal pain or pain in the right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant, epigastric or periumbilical regions.
A 52-year-old female presents to the clinic with severe epigastric abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting. She rates the pain as 7-8/10 on the pain scale. She describes the pain as constant. The patient reports eating fried Turkey at her friend’s birthday party, 3 days ago.
Year end is round the corner and with festivals and celebrations lined up, one of the common symptoms that you will come across in the medical records will be “Abdominal pain”.
Abdominal pain are those that take place between the chest and groins. These are very common types of pain with almost everyone at some point of their life.
This type of pain is felt in more than half of the portion of the belly and it could occur due to gas formation, indigestion or stomach virus.
Abdominal pain can be treated or prevented depending on the seriousness. One can adopt a healthy lifestyle trying to prevent it by eating healthy, drinking a lot of water, exercising frequently, and eating meals in small quantities.