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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Leg Edema

ICD-10 Coding for Leg Edema

R60.0
R60.1
R60.9

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Leg Edema

Use ICD-10 code R60.0 for localized edema, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized edema

Billable Code
R60.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Document laterality and type of edema (pitting/non-pitting).

Applicable To

  • • Edema confined to a specific limb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the limb affected and whether the edema is pitting or non-pitting.

Generalized edema

Billable Code
R60.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Documentation of edema in multiple body regions

Applicable To

  • • Edema affecting multiple body regions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes all affected regions.

Edema, unspecified

Billable Code
R60.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Lack of specific documentation to classify as localized or generalized

Applicable To

  • • Edema not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Use only when specific classification is not possible.

Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with edema

Billable Code
I87.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Confirmation of venous insufficiency via imaging

Applicable To

  • • Venous insufficiency with edema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure venous insufficiency is confirmed by appropriate imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use if edema is secondary to cardiac etiology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leg edema?

The ICD-10 code for localized leg edema is R60.0, while generalized edema is coded as R60.1.

How do you code bilateral leg edema?

Bilateral leg edema should be coded as R60.1 if it is generalized, or R60.0 with laterality if localized.

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