Billable Medical Code for Abdominal Pain, Epigastric
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 789.06
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 789.06.
The Short Description Is: Abdmnal pain epigastric.
Known As
Epigastric pain is also known as epigastric abdominal pain, and epigrastric pain.
Epigastric Pain Definition and Symptoms
Epigastric pain in the upper abdomen below the ribs, it is most commonly felt directly after eating. This is a common symptom with heartburn. Symptoms include a mild pain or burning sensation after eating, abdominal bloating, constipation, vomiting, and diarrhea.