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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Swelling

ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Swelling

R22.41
M25.361

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

Also Known as:
Right Ankle Edema
Right Ankle Effusion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Swelling

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Swelling

Use ICD-10 code R22.41 for localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb

Billable Code
R22.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Swelling localized to the right ankle without joint involvement

Applicable To

  • • Localized swelling of the right ankle

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented as right.

Effusion, right ankle

Billable Code
M25.361
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging or aspiration confirming joint effusion

Applicable To

  • • Fluid accumulation in the right ankle joint

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging findings clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S93.401A

Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

Use if swelling is due to a sprain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right ankle swelling?

The ICD-10 code for right ankle swelling is R22.41, used for localized swelling of the right lower limb.

How do you code right ankle effusion?

Right ankle effusion is coded as M25.361, applicable when imaging confirms fluid in the joint.

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