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R19.30

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Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site

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

What This Code Means

Stiffness or hardness of the abdominal muscles in an unspecified location, which may indicate inflammation or peritonitis.

Coding Tips

  • •Abdominal rigidity is a concerning sign; use more specific codes (R19.31-R19.36) if location is documented
  • •Document whether rigidity is localized or generalized

Code Hierarchy

└R19Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen└R19.3Abdominal rigidity└R19.30Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site
└R19.30Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site

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