R10.83
Billable

Colic

Billable / Specific Code

What is Colic?

ICD-10-CM R10.83 is the diagnosis code for Colic. 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for R10.83

✅ This Code Includes

  • Colic NOS
  • Infantile colic

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as R10.83. They are mutually exclusive:

  • colic in adult and child over 12 months old (R10.84)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R10.83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R10.83 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R10.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R10.83 mean?

R10.83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Colic". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R10.83?

The parent code of R10.83 is R10.8 ("Other abdominal pain"). R10.83 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R10.83 in?

R10.83 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.

When should I use R10.83?

Use R10.83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Colic" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Colic?

The ICD-10-CM code for Colic is R10.83.

Can R10.83 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R10.83 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R10.83 in?

R10.83 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from R10.83?

Type 1 Excludes for R10.83 include: colic in adult and child over 12 months old (R10.84).

Is R10.83 valid for 2026?

Yes, R10.83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
R10.83
Colic
Billable / Specific Code
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
2026 ICD-10-CM