ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for epigastric distress
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Distress › epigastric”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding epigastric distress
The ICD-10-CM code for epigastric distress is R10.13 (Epigastric pain).
Within R10.1 (pain localized to upper abdomen), R10.13 is specifically for epigastric pain. Related codes cover upper abdominal pain, unspecified (R10.10), right upper quadrant pain (R10.11) and left upper quadrant pain (R10.12).
Don't report R10.13 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: functional dyspepsia (K30).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R10.13)
- functional dyspepsia (K30)
Common questions about epigastric distress ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for epigastric distress?
- R10.13 — Epigastric pain.
Is R10.13 billable?
- Yes. R10.13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R10.13 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R10.13 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R10.13 a CC or MCC?
- No. R10.13 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.