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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Edema

ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Edema

R60.1

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

Also Known as:
Anasarca
Systemic Edema
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Edema

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Edema

Use ICD-10 code R60.1 for generalized edema, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Generalized edema

Billable Code
R60.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation must specify 'generalized edema' or 'anasarca'.
coding:
  • Do not use as principal diagnosis if an underlying cause is documented.

Applicable To

  • • Anasarca

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'generalized' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.79

Other fluid overload

Use when fluid overload is due to iatrogenic causes rather than generalized edema.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized edema?

The ICD-10 code for generalized edema is R60.1, used when edema is documented as generalized or anasarca.

How should generalized edema be documented?

Documentation should specify 'generalized' or 'anasarca' and include affected areas to support the use of R60.1.

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