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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Wrist Pain

M25.532
S63.502A

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

Also Known as:
Pain in left wrist
Left wrist discomfort
Left Wrist Joint Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Wrist Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M25.532 for pain in left wrist, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left wrist

Billable Code
M25.532
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of wrist pain without identifiable cause on imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of pain characteristics and any associated findings

Applicable To

  • • Left wrist pain without specific etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document any associated symptoms or findings that support the diagnosis of wrist pain.

Sprain of unspecified ligament of left wrist, initial encounter

Billable Code
S63.502A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mechanism of injury consistent with sprain
  • • Swelling or bruising observed

Applicable To

  • • Sprain of left wrist ligaments

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific ligament involved if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G56.01

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Use when carpal tunnel syndrome is confirmed as the cause of wrist pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left wrist pain is M25.532. This code is used when the patient presents with pain in the left wrist without a specific underlying condition identified.

How do you document left wrist pain?

Document left wrist pain by specifying laterality, describing pain characteristics, and including any relevant physical exam findings or imaging results.

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