R10.8A9 ICD-10-CM Code: Flank tenderness, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R10.8A9Flank tenderness, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R10.8A9 sits
- 1
Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)
- 3
Category R10
Abdominal and pelvic pain
- 4
Subcategory R10.8A
Flank tenderness
- 5
Code R10.8A9
Flank tenderness, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Flank tenderness NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R10.8A9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R10.8A9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R10.8A9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R10.8A9.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R10.8A9 mean?
R10.8A9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Flank tenderness, unspecified.”
Is R10.8A9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R10.8A9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is R10.8A9 located in ICD-10-CM?
R10.8A9 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19) (R10–R19), under category R10, Abdominal and pelvic pain and subcategory R10.8A, Flank tenderness.
What coding notes are listed for R10.8A9?
Its listed inclusion terms are Flank tenderness NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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