Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for throat swelling includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Throat Swelling
Use ICD-10 code J02.0 for streptococcal pharyngitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Pain in throat
Use as a secondary code to indicate throat pain.
Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue, neck
Use to indicate localized swelling in the neck area.
The ICD-10 code for throat swelling depends on the cause: J02.0 for streptococcal pharyngitis, T78.3XXA for allergic angioedema, and R22.1 for non-specific swelling.
Document the specific cause, such as infection or allergy, and include test results like a positive strep test or allergen exposure.