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R10.819

Billable

Abdominal tenderness, unspecified site

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

What This Code Means

Tenderness in the abdomen when touched or pressed, but the specific location is not documented or identified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code when abdominal tenderness is present but location is unclear or not specified
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific location information from the provider before defaulting to this code

Code Hierarchy

└R10Abdominal and pelvic pain└R10.8Other abdominal pain└R10.81Abdominal tenderness└R10.819Abdominal tenderness, unspecified site
└R10.819Abdominal tenderness, unspecified site

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