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

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Joint

M25.561
M25.562
M25.569

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

Also Known as:
Joint Pain
Arthralgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Joint

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

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

  • • Presence of pain in the right knee without other diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Right knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented correctly to avoid denials.

Pain in left knee

Billable Code
M25.562
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of pain in the left knee without other diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Left knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented correctly to avoid denials.

Pain in unspecified knee

Billable Code
M25.569
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented knee pain without specified laterality

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when laterality can be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use for pain management encounters following trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code for pain in the right knee?

Use ICD-10 code M25.561 for pain in the right knee. Ensure documentation specifies the laterality and characteristics of the pain.

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified knee pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified knee pain is M25.569. Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined.

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