Question 1

Is R10.A a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R10.A is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R10.A mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R10.A represents Pain localized to flank. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R10.A?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R10.A is R10 (Abdominal and pelvic pain). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from R10.A?

Accepted Answer

Code R10.A has Type 2 Excludes including: pain localized to other parts of lower abdomen (R10.3-); pain localized to upper abdomen (R10.1-). These conditions are not included in R10.A but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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