2025 ICD-10-CM code R10.31
Right lower quadrant pain.
Medical necessity for this code is determined by the underlying cause of the pain. Documentation must support the medical necessity of the services provided to evaluate and manage the patient's condition. This code should not be used for general abdominal pain.
Clinicians should document the location, quality, severity, duration, timing, and associated symptoms of abdominal pain to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
In simple words: Pain in the lower right side of the belly.
Pain localized in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.
Example 1: A 25-year-old female presents with acute onset of right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting. After further evaluation, she is diagnosed with acute appendicitis., A 40-year-old male experiences right lower quadrant pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. He is diagnosed with Crohn's disease., A 30-year-old female experiences right lower quadrant pain during her menstrual cycle. She is found to have ovarian cysts.
Location of painQuality of painSeverity of painDuration of painTiming of painAssociated symptomsPhysical exam findingsDiagnostic test results
- Specialties:Internal MedicineFamily PracticeGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryEmergency MedicineGynecology
- Place of Service:OfficeInpatient HospitalOutpatient HospitalEmergency Room - HospitalUrgent Care FacilityOther Place of Service