Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

ICD-10 Code: M25.561

Pain in Right Knee

Non-specific right knee pain without identified pathology.

Clinical Information

Knee pain is extremely common. M25.561 used when specific diagnosis not yet established.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use for non-specific right knee pain
  • 2Laterality required

Common Uses

  • Primary care for right knee pain, workup pending

Related ICD-10 Codes

M25.562Pain in left knee

Documentation Requirements

  • Document 'right knee pain'

Real-World Coding Examples

Right knee pain x 2 weeks (M25.561)

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Medical coding for Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue