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R10.12

Billable

Left upper quadrant pain

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Pain located in the left upper portion of the abdomen, typically where the spleen and stomach are located.

Coding Tips

  • •Note any radiation of pain to the back or shoulder
  • •Document associated symptoms like nausea or difficulty eating

Code Hierarchy

└R10Abdominal and pelvic pain└R10.1Pain localized to upper abdomen└R10.12Left upper quadrant pain
└R10.12Left upper quadrant pain

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