Find information on pelvic pain diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes (R10.2, R10.3), clinical documentation requirements, differential diagnosis, and common symptoms like chronic pelvic pain, lower abdominal pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Learn about medical coding best practices for pelvic pain related to endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and other gynecological conditions. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on accurate pelvic pain assessment and treatment.
Also known as
Symptoms and signs involving ab...
Covers abdominal and pelvic pain, including unspecified pain.
Diseases of the female genita...
Includes various female genital disorders which can cause pelvic pain.
Diseases of male genital orga...
Includes male genital conditions that may present with pelvic pain.
Diseases of the digestive sys...
Includes digestive system diseases that can cause referred pelvic pain.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the pelvic pain related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium?
Yes
Is the pain due to a specific obstetric complication?
No
Is the pelvic pain cyclical/related to menstruation?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Pelvic Pain |
Endometriosis |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
Coding R10.2 (Pelvic pain, unspecified) without sufficient documentation to support a more specific diagnosis leads to inaccurate data and lost revenue.
Incorrectly coding chronic pelvic pain as acute or vice versa impacts quality metrics, reimbursement, and patient care planning (e.g., G74.3 vs. R10.3).
Failing to code the underlying cause of pelvic pain (e.g., endometriosis, PID) when documented, affects clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and risk adjustment.
Patient presents with a chief complaint of pelvic pain. Onset, duration, location, character, aggravating and alleviating factors of the pelvic pain were thoroughly explored. Patient describes the pain as (sharp, dull, aching, cramping, burning, stabbing, intermittent, constant) located in the (lower abdomen, pelvis, suprapubic region, lower back, perineum). Pain onset was (gradual, sudden) and has persisted for (duration). Aggravating factors include (intercourse, urination, bowel movements, physical activity, menstruation) and alleviating factors include (rest, heat, medication). Associated symptoms may include (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, abnormal vaginal bleeding, urinary frequency or urgency, constipation, bloating, nausea, fatigue). Medical history includes (relevant gynecological, urological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological conditions). Surgical history, medication list including current contraceptives, and allergies were reviewed. Physical examination including abdominal, pelvic, and musculoskeletal assessments were performed. Findings include (tenderness to palpation, masses, abnormal discharge, muscle spasm, limited range of motion). Differential diagnoses considered include endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, musculoskeletal pain, and psychological factors. Preliminary diagnosis of pelvic pain is made. Plan includes (pelvic ultrasound, urinalysis, complete blood count, sexually transmitted infection testing, further imaging studies as indicated). Patient education provided regarding pelvic pain management strategies including pain medication, heat or cold therapy, physical therapy, and stress management techniques. Follow-up appointment scheduled to discuss results and further management. ICD-10 code R10.2 (Pelvic and perineal pain) is considered. Medical necessity for diagnostic testing and treatment plan will be determined based on patient presentation and clinical findings.