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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Leg Swelling

R22.42
R60.0

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

Also Known as:
Left Lower Limb Swelling
Unilateral Leg Edema
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Leg Swelling

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

Use ICD-10 code R22.42 for localized swelling, mass and lump, left lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, left lower limb

Billable Code
R22.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a palpable mass or lump in the left lower limb
documentation:
  • • Documentation of laterality and size

Applicable To

  • • Palpable mass
  • • Localized swelling

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and nature of the swelling.

Localized edema

Billable Code
R60.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Physical examination showing pitting edema
  • • Exclusion of systemic causes

Applicable To

  • • Pitting edema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes pitting depth and response to pressure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use if swelling is secondary to heart failure, with R22.42 as a secondary code.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left leg swelling is R22.42, used for localized swelling, mass, and lump in the left lower limb.

When should R60.0 be used for left leg swelling?

Use R60.0 for left leg swelling when it is due to localized edema, characterized by pitting, without a palpable mass.

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