ICD-10 Code for Rigid

The ICD-10-CM 2027 alphabetic index lists rigid, rigidity with the subterms below. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (12 codes, 12 billable).

Index entries for Rigid

abdominal – R19.30
- with severe abdominal pain – R10.0
- epigastric – R19.36
- generalized – R19.37
- left lower quadrant – R19.34
- left upper quadrant – R19.32
- periumbilic – R19.35
- right lower quadrant – R19.33
- right upper quadrant – R19.31
articular, multiple, congenital – Q68.8
cervix (uteri) – see Pregnancy, complicated by, abnormal, cervix
hymen (acquired) (congenital) – N89.6
nuchal – R29.1
pelvic floor in pregnancy – see Pregnancy, complicated by, abnormal, pelvic organs or tissues NEC
perineum or vulva in pregnancy – see Pregnancy, complicated by, abnormal, vulva
spine – see Dorsopathy, specified NEC
vagina in pregnancy – see Pregnancy, complicated by, abnormal, vagina

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.