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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Joint Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Joint Pain

M25.561
M25.562

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

Also Known as:
Polyarticular Pain
Polyarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Joint Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Joint Pain

Use ICD-10 code M25.561 for pain in right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right knee

Billable Code
M25.561
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right knee
documentation:
  • • Documentation of right knee pain

Applicable To

  • • Right knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately to avoid denials.

Pain in left knee

Billable Code
M25.562
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately to avoid denials.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Other chronic pain

Use for chronic pain management encounters, sequenced before M25.561.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code multiple joint pain in ICD-10?

ICD-10 requires coding each joint separately for multiple joint pain. Use specific codes like M25.561 for right knee pain and M25.562 for left knee pain.

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic multiple joint pain?

For chronic multiple joint pain, use G89.29 for chronic pain management, followed by site-specific codes like M25.561 for right knee pain.

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