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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Edema of Lower Extremity

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Edema of Lower Extremity

R60.0
I50.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral edema of lower extremity includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bilateral Leg Swelling
Bilateral Lower Limb Edema
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Edema of Lower Extremity

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Edema of Lower Extremity

Use ICD-10 code R60.0 for localized edema, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized edema

Billable Code
R60.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Edema is localized to lower extremities without systemic involvement.
coding:
  • Underlying cause is not identified or documented.

Applicable To

  • • Localized swelling of lower extremities

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'bilateral lower extremity edema' to use R60.0 appropriately.

Heart failure, unspecified

Billable Code
I50.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Heart failure with edema

Important Notes

  • • Always code heart failure first if it is the cause of edema.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use when edema is due to heart failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral lower extremity edema?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral lower extremity edema is R60.0, used when the edema is localized without a known systemic cause.

How should bilateral edema be documented?

Documentation should specify 'bilateral lower extremity edema', include details like pitting or non-pitting, and note any systemic causes.

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