M25.569 – Pain in unspecified knee

M25.569 Diagnosis Code: Pain in unspecified knee

Clinical Description

• M25.569 is an ICD-10-CM code used for healthcare diagnosis reporting.
• It is used to diagnose pain in an unspecified knee, which means the pain could be in either the right, left, or both knees.
• The code is typically used when the location of the knee pain isn't critical to the diagnosis or treatment plan.
• It's often used when the medical documentation doesn't provide enough detail about the exact location of the knee pain.
• Common symptoms include aching, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty with knee mobility.
• Injuries, mechanical problems, arthritis, or other diseases can cause knee pain.
• Diagnosis often involves physical examinations, imaging tests, and sometimes lab tests or arthroscopy.

Is M25.569 Billable?

M25.569 is a billable code. That means it can be used for medical billing purposes.

Clinical Information

• Pain can be localized to a specific knee area or diffused throughout the knee.
• Depending on the cause, the knee pain might worsen with specific activities, such as climbing stairs, kneeling, or walking.
• Knee pain can be acute, from a recent injury, or chronic due to long-term conditions like arthritis or repetitive motion.
• The code M25.569 can be used irrespective of the severity of the knee pain.
• Treatment usually depends on the cause of the pain and can range from physical therapy and medication to surgical interventions in severe cases.
• The knee joint's complexity makes it susceptible to various injuries leading to pain.
• Other symptoms accompanying knee pain can include redness, swelling, instability, or inability to straighten the knee fully.

Synonyms Include

• Knee joint pain
• Pain in knee
• Knee pain, nonspecific
• Knee discomfort
• Unspecified knee pain

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Knee Pain

• M25.561 – Pain in right knee
• M25.562 – Pain in left knee
• M25.50 - Pain in unspecified joint
• M17.9 - Unspecified osteoarthritis, knee
• M25.551 - Pain in right hip
• M25.552 - Pain in left hip
• M24.559 - Contracture, unspecified knee
• M23.50 - Chronic instability of knee, unspecified knee
• M22.42 - Patellofemoral disorder, unspecified knee