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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Elbow Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Elbow Pain

M25.522

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

Also Known as:
Pain in left elbow
Left elbow discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Elbow Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Elbow Pain

Use ICD-10 code M25.522 for pain in left elbow, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left elbow

Billable Code
M25.522
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of localized pain in the left elbow without signs of fracture
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of pain characteristics and exclusion of other conditions

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left elbow

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'left' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

73085

X-ray of elbow, 3 views

Use for diagnostic imaging to rule out fractures or other structural abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left elbow pain?

The ICD-10 code for left elbow pain is M25.522. It is used for documenting pain localized to the left elbow without a definitive diagnosis of another condition.

How should left elbow pain be documented?

Document left elbow pain by specifying laterality, duration, and excluding other conditions. Include imaging results to rule out fractures.

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