ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for colic
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Colic (bilious) (infantile) (intestinal) (recurrent) (spasmodic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding colic
The ICD-10-CM code for colic is R10.83 (Colic). The official index lists 17 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R10.83.
Within R10.8 (other abdominal pain), R10.83 is specifically for colic. Related codes cover abdominal tenderness (R10.81), rebound abdominal tenderness (R10.82), generalized abdominal pain (R10.84), abdominal pain of multiple sites (R10.85) and flank tenderness (R10.8A).
Don't report R10.83 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: colic in adult and child over 12 months old (R10.84).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific colic codes (official index)
- abdomen R10.83 — Colic
- psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
- appendix, appendicular K38.8 — Other specified diseases of appendix
- bile duct
- biliary
- common duct
- cystic duct
- Devonshire NEC
- gallbladder
- gallstone
- gallbladder or cystic duct
- hepatic (duct)
- hysterical F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
- kidney N23 — Unspecified renal colic
- lead NEC
- mucous K58.9 — Irritable bowel syndrome, unspecified
- with diarrhea K58.0 — Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
- psychogenic F54 — Psychological and behavioral factors associated with disorders or diseases classified elsewhere
- nephritic N23 — Unspecified renal colic
- painter's NEC
- pancreas K86.89 — Other specified diseases of pancreas
- psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
- renal N23 — Unspecified renal colic
- saturnine NEC
- ureter N23 — Unspecified renal colic
- urethral N36.8 — Other specified disorders of urethra
- due to calculus N21.1 — Calculus in urethra
- uterus NEC N94.89 — Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
- menstrual
- worm NOS B83.9 — Helminthiasis, unspecified
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R10.83)
- colic in adult and child over 12 months old (R10.84)
Common questions about colic ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for colic?
- R10.83 — Colic. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: R10.83, F45.8, K38.8, F45.8 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for abdomen colic?
- R10.83 — Colic.
What is the ICD-10 code for hysterical colic?
- F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders.
What is the ICD-10 code for kidney colic?
- N23 — Unspecified renal colic.
What is the ICD-10 code for mucous colic?
- K58.9 — Irritable bowel syndrome, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for nephritic colic?
- N23 — Unspecified renal colic.
What is the ICD-10 code for pancreas colic?
- K86.89 — Other specified diseases of pancreas.
Is R10.83 billable?
- Yes. R10.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R10.83 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R10.83 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R10.83 a CC or MCC?
- No. R10.83 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.