what is the icd 10 code for edema

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What is ICD 10 code for lower extremity edema?

Oct 01, 2021 · Edema, unspecified. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. R60.9 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 …

Should edema be coded?

Oct 01, 2021 · Localized edema. R60.0 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 R60.0 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R60.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 R60.0 may differ.

How to code for bone marrow edema?

Edema, unspecified. R60. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition …

What is the ICD - 9 code for Pedal edema?

R60.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of localized edema. The code R60.0 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code R60.0 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like abdominal wall edema, ankle edema, application …

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What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code R60.0 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

What is the R60.0 code?

R60.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of localized edema. The code R60.0 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

How to keep swelling down?

To keep swelling down, your health care provider may recommend keeping your legs raised when sitting, wearing support stockings, limiting how much salt you eat, or taking a medicine called a diuretic - also called a water pill.

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