icd 10 code for m25.50

by Paula Reichert DVM 4 min read

ICD-10 code: M25. 50 Pain in joint Multiple sites - gesund.bund.de.

When to use M25.50?

Unspecified diagnosis codes like M25.50 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition.

What is the code for pain in unspecified joint?

M25.50 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of pain in unspecified joint. The code M25.50 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The code is commonly used in family practice , internal medicine medical specialties ...

The ICD code M255 is used to code Arthralgia

Arthralgia (from Greek arthro-, joint + -algos, pain) literally means joint pain; it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses (in particular arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M25.50 - Pain in unspecified joint'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M25.50. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M25.50 and a single ICD9 code, 719.40 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code?

ICD-10 codes are the byproduct of that revision. This medical classification list is generated by the World Health Organization (WHO), and is used to help healthcare providers identify and code health conditions. ICD-10 is required for use by physicians and healthcare providers under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) ...

What is the ICd 9 code for a musculoskeletal joint?

Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 719.4. Billable: Yes. ICD-9 Code Transition: 719.4. Code M25.50 is the diagnosis code used for Pain in the Unspecified Joint. It falls under the category of Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

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