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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Elbow

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Elbow

M25.521
M77.11

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

Also Known as:
Right Elbow Pain
Elbow Pain Right Side
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Elbow

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

Use ICD-10 code M25.521 for pain in right elbow, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right elbow

Billable Code
M25.521
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right elbow joint without specific tendinopathy.
coding:
  • • No specific diagnosis like epicondylitis is confirmed.

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the right elbow joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and nature of the pain to avoid incorrect coding.

Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

Billable Code
M77.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive Cozen's test
  • • Pain at lateral epicondyle on palpation

Applicable To

  • • Tennis elbow

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical tests are documented to support this diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for chronic pain management when related to trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pain in the right elbow?

The ICD-10 code for pain in the right elbow is M25.521. It is used when the pain is localized to the elbow joint without a more specific diagnosis.

How do you code lateral epicondylitis in the right elbow?

Lateral epicondylitis in the right elbow is coded as M77.11. This code is used when clinical tests confirm the condition.

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