2025 ICD-10-CM code R10.32
Left lower quadrant pain.
Medical necessity for services related to left lower quadrant pain depends on the underlying cause. For instance, diverticulitis might necessitate antibiotics or surgery, while IBS may require dietary changes and medication for symptom control. Colon cancer may necessitate surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy.
Clinicians should carefully evaluate left lower quadrant pain to identify the underlying cause and provide appropriate management.
In simple words: Pain in the lower left part of the belly area.
Left lower quadrant pain.
Example 1: A 25-year-old female presents with left lower quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting. After further evaluation, she is diagnosed with diverticulitis., A 40-year-old male experiences left lower quadrant pain and bloating. He reports increased flatulence and altered bowel habits. He's diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)., A 60-year-old male complains of left lower quadrant pain. After a CT scan and colonoscopy, a diagnosis of colon cancer is confirmed.
Detailed documentation of the location, character, onset, duration, aggravating and relieving factors, and associated symptoms of left lower quadrant pain is essential for accurate coding.
** Left lower quadrant pain can have various causes, ranging from minor conditions like constipation to serious conditions like diverticulitis, IBS, or colon cancer. Further investigation is usually required to ascertain the cause and appropriate treatment.