R10.A ICD-10-CM Code: Pain localized to flank
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.APain localized to flank
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R10.A 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
Code R10.A
Pain localized to flank
More specific choices
Codes under R10.A
R10.A is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Lateral abdomen pain
- Lateral flank pain
- Latus region pain
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R10.A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R10.A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R10.A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- pain localized to other parts of lower abdomen (R10.3-)
- pain localized to upper abdomen (R10.1-)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R10.A mean?
R10.A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pain localized to flank.”
Is R10.A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R10.A has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R10.A located in ICD-10-CM?
R10.A 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.
What coding notes are listed for R10.A?
Its listed inclusion terms are Lateral abdomen pain; Lateral flank pain; Latus region pain. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: pain localized to other parts of lower abdomen (R10.3-); pain localized to upper abdomen (R10.1-).
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