2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R10.83Colic

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R10-R19›R10

ICD-10-CM R10.83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R10.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for colic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 391 through 392. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to pediatric patients (age 0 through 17). As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. Coders also document this condition as abdominal colic. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Abdominal pain and other digestive/abdomen signs and symptoms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R10.83
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Colic
Short Description
Colic
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
R10.8
Other abdominal pain

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR10-R19Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
CategoryR10Abdominal and pelvic pain
This CodeR10.83Colic

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for R10.83.

Pediatric diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in pediatric cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The pediatric code edits apply to patients age range is 0–17 years inclusive (e.g., Reye's syndrome, routine child health exam).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abdominal colic
  • Colicky pain
  • Evening colic
  • Infantile colic

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Colic NOS
  • Infantile colic

Type 1 Excludes

  • colic in adult and child over 12 months old R10.84

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Colic(bilious) (infantile) (intestinal) (recurrent) (spasmodic)
    • Colic(bilious) (infantile) (intestinal) (recurrent) (spasmodic)
      • abdomen
    • Cramp(s)
      • colic
    • Pain(s)
      • abdominal
        • colic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SYM006
Abdominal pain and other digestive/abdomen signs and symptoms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Abdominal Pain

    sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region.

  • Bacteriocin Plasmids

    plasmids encoding bacterial exotoxins (bacteriocins).

  • Colic

    a clinical syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain characterized by sudden onset and cessation that is commonly seen in infants. it is usually associated with obstruction of the intestines; of the cystic duct; or of the urinary tract.

  • Colicins

    bacteriocins elaborated by strains of escherichia coli and related species. they are proteins or protein-lipopolysaccharide complexes lethal to other strains of the same species.

  • Colon, Ascending

    the segment of large intestine between the cecum and the transverse colon. it passes cephalad from the cecum to the caudal surface of the right lobe of the liver where it bends sharply to the left, forming the right colic flexure.

  • Colon, Transverse

    the segment of large intestine between ascending colon and descending colon. it passes from the right colic flexure across the abdomen, then turns sharply at the left colonic flexure into the descending colon.

  • Renal Colic

    a severe intermittent and spasmodic pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is most commonly caused by a kidney stone (renal calculus) passing through the ureter or by other urinary track blockage. it is often associated with nausea, vomiting, fever, restlessness, dull pain, frequent urination, and hematuria.

  • Bacteriocins

    substances elaborated by specific strains of bacteria that are lethal against other strains of the same or related species. they are protein or lipopolysaccharide-protein complexes used in taxonomy studies of bacteria.

  • AGXT wt Allele|AGT|AGT1|AGXT1|Alanine--Glyoxylate Aminotransferase Gene|Alanine--Glyoxylate and Serine--Pyruvate Aminotransferase Gene|Alanine-Glyoxylate Aminotransferase wt Allele|Glycolicaciduria Gene|Hepatic Peroxisomal Alanine:Glyoxylate Aminotransferase Gene|L-Alanine: Glyoxylate Aminotransferase 1 Gene|Oxalosis I Gene|PH1|Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Gene|SPAT|SPT|Ser-PyrAT|Serine:Pyruvate Aminotransferase Gene|TLH6

    human agxt wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q37.3 and is approximately 12 kb in length. this allele, which encodes alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase protein, is involved in gluconeogenesis, l-serine metabolism and glyoxylate detoxification. mutations in the gene are associated with primary hyperoxaluria 1.

  • Grade 2 Renal Colic, CTCAE|Grade 2 Renal colic

    moderate pain; prescription medication indicated; limiting instrumental adl or mild/moderate impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)

  • Grade 3 Renal Colic, CTCAE|Grade 3 Renal colic

    hospitalization indicated; limiting self-care adl or severe impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)

  • Ileocolonic Anastomosis|Ileocolic Anastomosis

    a surgical procedure that reconnects the ileum to colon following a partial bowel resection.

  • Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Poly Lactic-co-glycolic Acid|Autologous Bone Marrow-derived MSCs-PLGA|Autologous MSC-PLGA

    a preparation of autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (msc) that are seeded on biodegradable poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (plga)-containing polymer scaffolds, that can potentially be used for bone marrow engraftment. when administered into the bone lesion of the patient, the autologous msc-plga can be used for bone marrow engraftment.

  • Candida boidinii|CANDIDA BOIDINII|Hansenula alcolica

    a species of yeast in the family trichocomacae that is capable of utilizing methanol as a carbon source.

  • Clostridium glycolicum|CLOSTRIDIUM GLYCOLICUM|Terrisporobacter glycolicus

    a species of strictly anaerobic, gram positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum firmicutes. this species is endospore forming, utilizes ethylene glycol as an energy source, is indole and catalase negative and does not hydrolyze esculin. c. glycolicum is an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised individuals and individuals with open wounds.

  • Colic

    paroxysms of discomfort characterized by abrupt onset and remission. this typically occurs when a hollow organ or supporting structure is obstructed.

  • Gastrocolic Ligament

    a major portion of the greater omentum between the stomach and the transverse colon.

  • Grade 1 Renal Colic, CTCAE|Grade 1 Renal colic

    mild pain not interfering with activity; nonprescription medication indicated

  • Grade 2 Renal Colic, CTCAE|Grade 2 Renal colic

    moderate pain; limiting instrumental adl; prescription medication indicated

  • Grade 3 Renal Colic, CTCAE|Grade 3 Renal colic

    hospitalization indicated; limiting self care adl

  • Greater Omentum|Gastro-Colic Omentum

    a large fold of peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach, and extends from the stomach to the posterior abdominal wall after associating with the transverse colon.

  • Hepatic Flexure|Ascending Colon Hepatic Flexure|COLON, HEPATIC FLEXURE|Hepatic Flexure of Colon|Hepatic Flexure of the Colon|Hepatic flexure of colon|Right Colic Flexure|Right Colic Flexure|flexura coli heaptica|hepatic flexure|hepatic flexure of colon|hepatic flexure of colon|right colic flexure

    the bend of the colon at the juncture of its ascending and transverse portions.

  • Hyperpipecolatemia|Pipecolic Acidemia

    a rare, autosomal recessive inherited metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of pipecolic acid in the blood, leading to neuropathy and hepatomegaly.

  • Ileocecocolic Lymph Node|LYMPH NODE, ILEOCECOCOLIC

    a lymph node at the ileocecocolic junction.

  • Ileocecocolic Region|ILEOCECOCOLIC REGION|Ileocecocolic Junction|Ileocolocaecal Area

    transitional area involving the terminal ileum, cecum and beginning of the colon.

  • Ileo-Colic Artery

    a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies blood to the terminal ileum and ascending colon.

  • Ileocolic Vein

    a blood vessel running parallel to the ileocolic artery that drains blood from the terminal ileum and ascending colon into the superior mesenteric vein.

  • Infantile Colic|Colic|Infant Colic|Infant Colic

    paroxysms of irritability, fussing or crying that starts and stops without obvious cause in an infant up to four months of age without failure to thrive. episodes last three or more hours per day for at least three days per week for at least on week.

  • Middle Colic Artery

    an artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the transverse colon.

  • Mycobacterium mucogenicum|MYCOLICIBACTERIUM MUCOGENICUM|Mycolicibacterium mucogenicum

    a species of nonpigmented, nonmotile, and weakly gram-positive bacteria in the family mycobacteriaceae. m. mucogenicum has been identified as a water contaminant in hospitals and infection is associated with clinical diseases in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. the species is tolerant to disinfection by chlorination and extreme temperatures, and to traditional antimycobacterial agents, but is susceptible to amikacin, imipenem, cefoxitin, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, the new fluoroquinolones, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

  • Mycolicibacterium aubagnense|MYCOLICIBACTERIUM AUBAGNENSE|Mycobacterium aubagnense

    any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species mycolicibacterium aubagnense.

  • Mycolicibacterium chimaera|MYCOBACTERIUM CHIMAERA

    any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species mycobacterium chimaera.

  • Mycolicibacterium mucogenicum Group|MYCOLICIBACTERIUM MUCOGENICUM GROUP|Mycobacterium mucogenicum Group

    a non-taxonomic grouping of bacterial species that are phenotypically or genetically similar to the mycolicibacterium mucogenicum species. this group may include but is not limited to: m. mucogenicum, m. aubagnense, and m. phocaicum.

  • Mycolicibacterium phocaicum|MYCOLICIBACTERIUM PHOCAICUM|Mycobacterium phocaicum

    any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species mycolicibacterium phocaicum.

  • Paracolic Gutter|PARACOLIC GUTTER

    either of the two naturally ocurring spaces between the colon and the abdominal wall, lateral to the ascending and descending colons.

  • Pericolic|Pericolonic

    surrounding the colon.

  • Renal Colic, CTCAE|Renal Colic|Renal colic

    a disorder characterized by paroxysmal and severe flank marked discomfort radiating to the inguinal area. often, the cause is the passage of crystals/kidney stones.

  • Renal Colic|Renal colic

    paroxysmal and severe flank pain radiating to the inguinal area. it is caused by the passage of a kidney stone through the ureter.

  • Splenic Flexure|COLON, SPLENIC FLEXURE|Left Colic Flexure|Left Colic Flexure|Splenic Flexure of Colon|Splenic flexure of colon|flexura coli splenica|left colic flexure|splenic flexure|splenic flexure of colon

    the bend at the junction of the transverse and descending colon.

Patient EducationClinical

Abdominal Pain

Your abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of them. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain doesn't always mean a serious problem.

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Convert R10.83 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
789.7 Colic
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About R10.83Overview

Is R10.83 (Other abdominal pain) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report colic on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does R10.83 group to?

When colic is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 391, 392, with relative weights from 0.7796 to 1.2683 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R10.83 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the colic is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

Who can R10.83 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks colic against patient demographics: this code is intended for pediatric patients (age 0 through 17). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R10.83?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, colic converts to ICD-9-CM 789.7 (colic). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.