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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Swollen Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Swollen Knee

M25.462
M25.461

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

Also Known as:
Knee Effusion
Water on the Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Swollen Knee

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Swollen Knee

Use ICD-10 code M25.462 for effusion, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Effusion, left knee

Billable Code
M25.462
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Effusion confirmed by imaging or aspiration
documentation:
  • • Laterality must be specified

Applicable To

  • • Left knee swelling
  • • Left knee fluid accumulation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Effusion, right knee

Billable Code
M25.461
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Effusion confirmed by imaging or aspiration
documentation:
  • • Laterality must be specified

Applicable To

  • • Right knee swelling
  • • Right knee fluid accumulation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R68.81

Generalized edema

Use for systemic causes of bilateral swelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a swollen knee?

The ICD-10 code for a swollen knee due to effusion is M25.461 for the right knee and M25.462 for the left knee.

How do you document knee effusion?

Document knee effusion by specifying laterality, confirming effusion with imaging or aspiration, and noting any associated symptoms.

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