icd code for edema leg

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What is ICD 10 code for lower extremity edema?

  • Abdominal wall edema
  • Ankle edema
  • Application site edema
  • Bilateral feet edema
  • Bilateral lower leg edema
  • Bilateral lower limb edema
  • Bilateral upper arm edema
  • Bilateral upper limb edema
  • Dental swelling
  • Dependent edema

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What is the diagnosis code for leg pain?

Pain in right leg

  • M79.604 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.604 became effective on October 1, 2021.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M79.604 - other international versions of ICD-10 M79.604 may differ.

How to code for bone marrow edema?

answer. Do not assign a code for bone marrow edema that is associated with an underlying condition (e.g., osteoarthritis, fracture, infection, etc.). In that case, code only the associated condition. Since there was no associated condition, in this case assign code R93.6, Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of limbs, for the MRI finding of ...

What is bilateral disc edema?

Disc edema is an ophthalmoscopic finding defined by unilateral or bilateral swelling of the optic disc. There are several synonyms used to describe this finding including papillitis, papilledema, swollen or choked discs, and the most commonly used term – optic disc edema (ODE).

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What is edema in medical terms?

Clinical Information. (eh-dee-ma) swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues. Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the skin in subcutaneous tissue. Accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells or intercellular tissues.

What is swelling in the feet called?

Accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells or intercellular tissues. Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body. Causes of edema include.

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