Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM R10.812 is the diagnosis code for Left upper quadrant abdominal tenderness. This code falls under the section "Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where R10.812 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R10.812 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R10.812 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Left upper quadrant abdominal tenderness". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of R10.812 is R10.81 ("Abdominal tenderness"). R10.812 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R10.812 is located in Section R10-R19 — "Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use R10.812 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Left upper quadrant abdominal tenderness" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Left upper quadrant abdominal tenderness is R10.812.
Yes, R10.812 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R10.812 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R10.812 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.