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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pain Right Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Pain Right Knee

M25.561
M17.11

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

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

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

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:
  • • Patient reports right knee pain without trauma.
coding:
  • • Do not use if pain is due to injury.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated right knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature and duration of pain.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Right knee osteoarthritis

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging findings to support osteoarthritis diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain syndrome

Use when pain persists for more than 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for pain in the right knee is M25.561. It is used when the pain is not due to an injury or specific condition like osteoarthritis.

When should M17.11 be used instead of M25.561?

Use M17.11 when right knee pain is due to confirmed osteoarthritis, supported by imaging findings.

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