ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 R10.13

Billable / Specific

Epigastric pain

R10
Block
1
Synonyms
1,038
LCDs
32
Payer Policies
2
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM R10.13

ICD-10-CM code R10.13 represents Epigastric pain. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R10). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R10.13 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under R10.13. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Dyspepsia

Type 1 Excludes

Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R10.13. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).

  • functional dyspepsia (K30)

Medicare LCD Coverage for R10.13

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R10.13 as a covered diagnosis.

1,038 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,038 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ambulatory Electrocardiograph (AECG) Monitoring
Article ID: 59270, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 153 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 93270 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R10.13.

32 policies

1 Aetna

Allergy and Hypersensitivity - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0038

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Retroperitoneal Ultrasound
Policy ID: ART-55336
Billing and Coding: Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy
Policy ID: ART-56034
Billing and Coding: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Visualization
Policy ID: ART-56389
Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Policy ID: ART-56421
Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy
Policy ID: ART-56456

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R10.13

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

2 linkages
  • 43239 EGD with biopsy — abdominal pain, GERD, gastritis, ulcer Gastroenterology
  • 43235 Diagnostic EGD — abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, GERD, gastric ulcer, gastritis, hematemesis, melena, Barrett esophagus, dysphagia, esophagitis, weight loss, iron deficiency anemia, polyp Gastroenterology

Convert R10.13 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
R10.13 78906 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 R10.13, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code R10.13 billable? +

Yes, R10.13 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to R10.13? +

ICD-10 R10.13 includes: Dyspepsia.

What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R10.13? +

Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R10.13): functional dyspepsia (K30)

What CPT codes are commonly billed with R10.13? +

Procedures frequently paired with R10.13 include: 43239, 43235.

What ICD-9 codes does R10.13 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, R10.13 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78906. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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