Right upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump

This code signifies the presence of a palpable enlargement, abnormal growth, or localized protrusion in the upper right region of the abdomen. This can manifest as a visible swelling, a discrete mass felt upon palpation, or a generalized lumpiness in the area. It indicates a physical finding rather than a definitive diagnosis.

This code is appropriate when documentation describes a patient presenting with a visible or palpable swelling, mass, or lump specifically located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. It should be used as a sign or symptom code when the underlying cause of the abdominal finding is not yet definitively diagnosed.

• Do not use this code if a more specific diagnosis for the right upper quadrant finding has been established (e.g., hepatomegaly, cholecystitis with palpable mass).
• Always sequence this code after any definitive diagnosis if one is known.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right upper quadrant" to support the use of this laterality-specific code.