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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Edema

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Edema

R60.0
R60.9

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

Also Known as:
Swelling of both legs
Bilateral lower extremity edema
leg swelling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Edema

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Edema

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 the lower extremities without systemic involvement.
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'bilateral lower extremity edema'.

Applicable To

  • • Localized swelling
  • • Edema confined to a specific area

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'bilateral' if using R60.0 for both legs.

Edema, unspecified

Billable Code
R60.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Edema without specified location or cause

Applicable To

  • • Swelling NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using R60.9 if a more specific code is available.
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

How is bilateral leg edema coded in ICD-10?

Bilateral leg edema is typically coded as R60.0 for localized edema if documented as bilateral. Ensure documentation specifies laterality and grade.

What is the ICD-10 code for edema due to heart failure?

For edema due to heart failure, use I50.9 for heart failure and R60.0 for the edema if it is localized.

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