ICD-10-CM Code for Lower abdominal pain, unspecified R10. 30.
ICD-10 | Left lower quadrant pain (R10. 32)
Abdominal pain diagnosis General: possibly appendicitis, urinary tract infection, Crohn's disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Lower abdomen: possibly appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis or inflammation of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis)
ICD-10-CM Code for Acute abdomen R10. 0.
R10. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R10.
32: Left lower quadrant pain.
Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Abdominal Pain related to stomach spasms, secondary to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as evidenced by abdominal pain, high pain score rating, verbalization of pain or discomfort in the abdominal region, abdominal guarding, and cramping.
There are four types of abdominal pain: upper, lower, right-sided and left-sided. Each type has specific symptoms and causes, and all are discussed below.
There are three main types of abdominal pain: visceral, parietal, and referred pain.
Generalized pain -- This means that you feel it in more than half of your belly. This type of pain is more typical for a stomach virus, indigestion, or gas. If the pain becomes more severe, it may be caused by a blockage of the intestines.
An acute abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion, or obstruction. The patient will usually present with sudden onset of abdominal pain with associated nausea or vomiting.
Acute and severe onset of diffuse and persistent abdominal pain, often described as pain out of proportion to examination. May occur from either arterial or venous disease. Patients with aortic dissection can have abdominal pain related to mesenteric ischemia.