ICD-10-CM R19: Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R19

Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R19

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

acute abdomen (R10.0)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • abdominal distension (gaseous) (R14.-)
  • ascites (R18.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

abdominal rigidity with severe abdominal pain (R10.0)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • constipation (K59.0-)
  • functional diarrhea (K59.1)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • melena (K92.1)
  • neonatal melena (P54.1)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • functional diarrhea (K59.1)
  • neonatal diarrhea (P78.3)
  • psychogenic diarrhea (F45.8)
Inclusion Terms

Diffuse or generalized umbilical swelling or mass

Inclusion Terms
  • Diffuse or generalized intra-abdominal swelling or mass NOS
  • Diffuse or generalized pelvic swelling or mass NOS
Inclusion Terms

Abnormal bowel sounds NOS

Inclusion Terms

Hyperperistalsis

Inclusion Terms
  • Abnormal stool color
  • Bulky stools
  • Mucus in stools
  • Occult blood in feces
  • Occult blood in stools
Inclusion Terms

Diarrhea NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R19):

R19.0 - Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump R19.00 - Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site R19.01 - Right upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump R19.02 - Left upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump R19.03 - Right lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump R19.04 - Left lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump R19.05 - Periumbilic swelling, mass or lump R19.06 - Epigastric swelling, mass or lump R19.07 - Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump R19.09 - Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump R19.1 - Abnormal bowel sounds R19.11 - Absent bowel sounds R19.12 - Hyperactive bowel sounds R19.15 - Other abnormal bowel sounds R19.2 - Visible peristalsis R19.3 - Abdominal rigidity R19.30 - Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site R19.31 - Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity R19.32 - Left upper quadrant abdominal rigidity R19.33 - Right lower quadrant abdominal rigidity R19.34 - Left lower quadrant abdominal rigidity R19.35 - Periumbilic abdominal rigidity R19.36 - Epigastric abdominal rigidity R19.37 - Generalized abdominal rigidity R19.4 - Change in bowel habit R19.5 - Other fecal abnormalities R19.6 - Halitosis R19.7 - Diarrhea, unspecified R19.8 - Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

About ICD-10-CM Code R19 (Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen)

ICD-10-CM code R19 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R19 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R19 - Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen.