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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Joint Pain

M25.561
M17.11

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

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

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

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

  • • Pain localized to the right knee without specific etiology.

Applicable To

  • • Acute right knee pain
  • • Chronic right knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and pain characteristics.

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of osteoarthritis
  • • Clinical symptoms consistent with osteoarthritis

Applicable To

  • • Primary osteoarthritis of right knee

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Other chronic pain

Use for chronic pain management alongside M25.561.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right knee joint pain is M25.561. It is used for both acute and chronic pain when no specific underlying condition is identified.

How do you code chronic right knee pain?

For chronic right knee pain, use M25.561 and consider adding G89.29 for chronic pain management if applicable.

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