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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Pain

M25.562
M17.12

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

Also Known as:
Pain in Left Knee
Left Knee Discomfort
left knee arthralgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M25.562 for pain in left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left knee

Billable Code
M25.562
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain is localized to the left knee without a specific diagnosis.
coding:
  • No other specific knee condition is diagnosed.
documentation:
  • Laterality must be documented.

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and any related chronic conditions.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Billable Code
M17.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Imaging shows osteophytes or joint space narrowing.

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis confirmed by imaging

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use alongside M25.562 if pain is chronic and related to past trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left knee pain is M25.562. It is used when the pain is localized to the left knee without a specific underlying diagnosis.

How do you code chronic left knee pain?

For chronic left knee pain, use M25.562 and consider adding G89.21 if the pain is chronic and impacts daily function.

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