Find comprehensive information on gas-related conditions, including abdominal distension, bloating, flatulence, and excessive gas. This resource covers clinical documentation best practices, medical coding guidelines for diagnoses like aerophagia, intestinal gas, and trapped gas, and healthcare strategies for managing gas-related symptoms. Learn about appropriate ICD-10 codes, medical terminology related to gas, and effective patient care for gas disorders.
Also known as
Other diseases of intestines
Covers various intestinal issues, including gas-related disorders like flatulence.
Symptoms and signs involving abdom
Includes abdominal symptoms like distension and discomfort, potentially from gas.
Postprocedural disorders of digestive
May include gas or bloating as a complication after digestive procedures.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the gas-related condition due to aerophagia?
Yes
Code R14.0 Aerophagia
No
Is it related to excessive flatulence?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Gas pain/bloating |
Aerophagia |
Intestinal gas |
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with a gas-related condition. Chief complaint includes abdominal discomfort, described as bloating, distension, and excessive flatulence. Onset of symptoms began [timeframe] and is associated with [possible triggers, e.g., specific foods, stress, recent medication changes]. Patient reports [frequency and severity of symptoms, e.g., intermittent sharp cramping, constant dull ache]. Review of systems reveals [presence or absence of associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, belching, heartburn, borborygmi]. Physical examination reveals [objective findings, e.g., abdominal tenderness to palpation, tympanic abdomen, normal bowel sounds]. Differential diagnosis includes irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Diagnostic workup may include abdominal X-ray, stool studies, lactose breath test, or hydrogen breath test to rule out other conditions. Assessment points towards [specific gas-related diagnosis, e.g., aerophagia, flatulence, abdominal distension]. Plan includes patient education on dietary modifications, such as avoiding gas-producing foods like beans, lentils, and cruciferous vegetables. Discussed the importance of stress management techniques and regular exercise. Over-the-counter medications such as simethicone or activated charcoal may be considered for symptomatic relief. Patient advised to follow up if symptoms worsen or do not improve within [timeframe]. ICD-10 code[s] [relevant codes, e.g., R14, R10.84] considered for medical billing and coding purposes. CPT code[s] for procedures performed will be documented separately.