ICD-10 Coding for Abdominal Distension(R14.0, K56.69)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presents with visible abdominal distension and reports feeling bloated.
Physical examination confirms distension. Further diagnostic procedures are planned.
Yes, these codes are applicable to patients of all ages.
These codes should be used when a patient presents with abdominal distension not due to pregnancy, obesity, or overweight.
