Colic

This code represents paroxysmal abdominal pain, typically characterized by crying, fussing, and drawing up of the legs, primarily observed in infants. It is a common, self-limiting condition of early infancy, often without an identifiable organic cause.

Use this code for infants under 12 months of age presenting with symptoms consistent with colic, such as prolonged and inconsolable crying episodes. Documentation should clearly indicate the patient's age and the clinical presentation of colic.

• Ensure the patient's age is explicitly documented as under 12 months to differentiate from R10.84.
• Do not use this code if an underlying organic cause for the abdominal pain has been identified; instead, code the specific condition.
• This is a symptom code; if a definitive diagnosis for the abdominal pain is established, that diagnosis should be coded instead.