Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arthralgia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthralgia
Use ICD-10 code M25.5- for pain in joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Chronic pain syndrome
Use when the primary focus is on managing chronic pain.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified joint pain, or arthralgia, is M25.5-. This code is used when joint pain is present without a confirmed underlying condition.
For arthralgia related to rheumatoid arthritis, use the primary code M05.7- if systemic involvement is documented.