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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Swelling

M25.462
S80.01XA

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

Also Known as:
Left Knee Effusion
Swelling of Left Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Swelling

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

Use ICD-10 code M25.462 for effusion, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Effusion, left knee

Billable Code
M25.462
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of fluid in the joint confirmed by imaging or aspiration.
documentation:
  • • Documented positive bulge sign or patellar tap.

Applicable To

  • • Fluid accumulation in left knee joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies effusion and excludes other causes like bursitis.

Contusion of knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S80.01XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented trauma history
  • • Physical exam showing ecchymosis

Applicable To

  • • Bruising of knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is documented with date and mechanism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R26.89

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Use when gait abnormalities are present due to knee effusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left knee swelling due to effusion is M25.462. It is used when effusion is confirmed by clinical or imaging findings.

How do you code left knee swelling with trauma?

For left knee swelling due to trauma, use S80.01XA if the swelling is from a contusion. Ensure trauma is documented.

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