2025 ICD-10-CM code R10.815
Periumbilic abdominal tenderness.
Medical necessity for using this code is established when the symptom is present and documented. It should be used when a more definitive diagnosis is not yet available.
Clinicians should assess the location, severity, and other characteristics of the abdominal tenderness. They should also investigate potential underlying causes and provide appropriate management.
In simple words: Tenderness around the belly button.
Periumbilic abdominal tenderness is a symptom characterized by pain or discomfort around the navel (umbilicus) upon palpation.
Example 1: A 25-year-old female presents with periumbilic abdominal tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. After further evaluation, she is diagnosed with appendicitis., A 40-year-old male presents with periumbilic abdominal tenderness and bloating. He is subsequently diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction., A 60-year-old female presents with periumbilic abdominal tenderness, fever, and elevated white blood cell count. She is diagnosed with diverticulitis.
Documentation should include the location and characteristics of the tenderness, associated symptoms, and relevant findings from the physical exam and diagnostic tests.
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, General surgery, Internal medicine, Family medicine, Emergency medicine
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