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R19.31

Billable

Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity

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 specifically in the right upper portion of the abdomen.

Coding Tips

  • •Right upper quadrant rigidity may suggest hepatic, biliary, or pneumonia-related pathology
  • •Specify if rigidity is localized to RUQ or extends to other areas

Code Hierarchy

└R19Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen└R19.3Abdominal rigidity└R19.31Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity
└R19.31Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity

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