ICD-10 Code for Colic

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for colic (bilious) (infantile) (intestinal) (recurrent) (spasmodic) is R10.83 – Colic. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (12 codes, 12 billable).

Main code: R10.83 – Colic
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Colic

abdomen – R10.83
- psychogenic – F45.8
appendix, appendicular – K38.8
bile duct – see Calculus, bile duct
biliary – see Calculus, bile duct
common duct – see Calculus, bile duct
cystic duct – see Calculus, gallbladder
Devonshire NEC – see Poisoning, lead
gallbladder – see Calculus, gallbladder
gallstone – see Calculus, gallbladder
- gallbladder or cystic duct – see Calculus, gallbladder
hepatic (duct) – see Calculus, bile duct
hysterical – F45.8
kidney – N23
lead NEC – see Poisoning, lead
mucous – K58.9
- with diarrhea – K58.0
- psychogenic – F54
nephritic – N23
painter's NEC – see Poisoning, lead
pancreas – K86.89
psychogenic – F45.8
renal – N23
saturnine NEC – see Poisoning, lead
ureter – N23
urethral – N36.8
- due to calculus – N21.1
uterus NEC – N94.89
- menstrual – see Dysmenorrhea
worm NOS – B83.9

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.