R19.1 Abnormal bowel sounds

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Applies from R19 Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

Excludes1 (never code together)

• acute abdomen (R10.0)

Codes under R19.1

• R19.11 Absent bowel sounds
• R19.12 Hyperactive bowel sounds
• R19.15 Other abnormal bowel sounds

Nearby codes

• R19.04 Left lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump
• R19.05 Periumbilic swelling, mass or lump
• R19.06 Epigastric swelling, mass or lump
• R19.07 Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
• R19.09 Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
• R19.1 Abnormal bowel sounds (this code)
• R19.11 Absent bowel sounds
• R19.12 Hyperactive bowel sounds
• R19.15 Other abnormal bowel sounds
• R19.2 Visible peristalsis
• R19.3 Abdominal rigidity