Experiencing right side pain? This guide covers potential diagnoses, including appendicitis, kidney stones, ovarian cysts, gallbladder problems, and musculoskeletal issues. Learn about associated symptoms, diagnostic tests like abdominal ultrasound and CT scans, and relevant ICD-10 codes for accurate clinical documentation and medical billing. Explore differential diagnosis considerations for right lower quadrant pain, right upper quadrant pain, and flank pain. Find information on healthcare provider consultations and treatment options for right sided abdominal pain.
Also known as
Pain, unspecified
Covers generalized pain when a more specific location cannot be determined.
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Includes various conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues that could cause right side pain.
Symptoms and signs involving the abdomen and pelvis
May be applicable if the right side pain is located in the abdominal or pelvic region.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the pain traumatic in origin?
Yes
Specific injury documented?
No
Is the pain abdominal?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right Side Pain |
Right Lower Quadrant Pain |
Right Upper Quadrant Pain |
Patient presents with a complaint of right side pain. Onset, duration, character, aggravating factors, and relieving factors of the pain were thoroughly investigated. Location of the right side pain was clarified, including specific anatomical regions such as right upper quadrant pain, right lower quadrant pain, right flank pain, right chest pain, or right back pain. The patient's medical history, including relevant past medical conditions such as cholecystitis, appendicitis, kidney stones, pleurisy, musculoskeletal injuries, or other potential causes of right sided pain, was reviewed. Physical examination included palpation of the affected area, assessment of tenderness, rebound tenderness, guarding, and other pertinent clinical findings. Differential diagnosis for right side pain includes but is not limited to appendicitis, cholelithiasis, renal colic, pyelonephritis, musculoskeletal pain, costochondritis, herpes zoster, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, and pulmonary embolism. Diagnostic workup may include laboratory tests such as complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, urinalysis, or imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scan, or X-ray, depending on the suspected etiology of the pain. Treatment plan will be tailored to the specific diagnosis and may involve pain management with analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or other medications, as well as specific therapies for the underlying condition. Patient education regarding pain management strategies, follow-up care, and potential complications was provided. Follow-up appointment scheduled for reassessment and further management as needed.