Pain in throat and chest (R07)
The ICD-10 code R07 and its subcodes are used to categorize various types of pain in the throat and chest region. These codes help specify the exact nature and location of the pain, ranging from throat irritation to different chest pain patterns.
The broad category R07 covers general pain in the throat and chest, while subcodes like R07.0 address throat pain, often described as throat irritation or tightness. For respiratory-related chest pain, R07.1 includes pain triggered by breathing, such as pleuritic pain. R07.2 identifies precordial pain, which refers to discomfort around the sternum and esophagus. Other specific pains such as pleurodynia (R07.81) and intercostal pain (R07.82) indicate chest wall or rib-related pain. The code R07.89 covers other nonspecific chest pain types, including musculoskeletal or atypical chest discomfort, while R07.9 is used for unspecified chest pain presentations. Utilizing the right ICD-10 code for pain in throat and chest ensures accurate documentation for symptoms like tightness sensation, anterior pleuritic pain, or mediastinal discomfort.
Instructional Notations
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Chest Pain
Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.
Visceral Pain
Pain originating from internal organs (VISCERA) associated with autonomic phenomena (PALLOR; SWEATING; NAUSEA; and VOMITING). It often becomes a REFERRED PAIN.
