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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Elbow Pain

M25.521
M77.11

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

Also Known as:
Right Lateral Epicondylitis
Right Tennis Elbow
Right Elbow Discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Elbow Pain

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

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 without specific diagnosis.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify right elbow and nature of pain.

Applicable To

  • • Right elbow joint pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the right elbow and any associated symptoms or tests.

Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

Billable Code
M77.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Tenderness at the lateral epicondyle.
  • • Positive Cozen’s and Mill’s tests.

Applicable To

  • • Right tennis elbow

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific tests and findings confirming lateral epicondylitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when pain management is the primary reason for the encounter.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right elbow pain is M25.521. It is used when the pain is localized to the right elbow without a specific underlying condition.

When should M77.11 be used instead of M25.521?

Use M77.11 for right elbow pain when lateral epicondylitis is confirmed by clinical tests like Cozen’s and Mill’s tests.

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