Question 1

Is R14 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R14 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 R14 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R14 represents Flatulence and related conditions. 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

When was ICD-10 code R14 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R14 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R14?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R14 is section:R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R14?

Accepted Answer

Code R14 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: psychogenic aerophagy (F45.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with R14 as they represent different diagnoses.

R142026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes213Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Is R14 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R14 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R14 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R14?

What conditions are excluded from R14?