ICD-10-CM · M25.561
ICD-10 M25.561: Pain in right knee
Right knee pain without specific structural diagnosis.
Code
M25.561
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Right knee pain without specific structural diagnosis.
Documentation requirements
- Pain location and laterality
- Mechanism
- Duration
- Functional impairment
Common related procedures
- 73560 knee X-ray
- 97110 therapeutic exercise
Common payer denial patterns
- MRI 73721 denied without conservative trial or specific findings
- Use M17.11 if OA confirmed on imaging
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M25.561 mean?
Pain in right knee
When is this code documented?
Right knee pain without specific structural diagnosis.
What documentation supports this code?
Pain location and laterality; Mechanism; Duration; Functional impairment.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
MRI 73721 denied without conservative trial or specific findings; Use M17.11 if OA confirmed on imaging.
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