M25.551 – Pain In Right Hip

Delve into the ICD-10-CM code M25.551 for right hip pain, its clinical implications, billability, related codes, synonyms, and commonly asked questions.

By Patricia Buenaventura on Jul 16, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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M25.551 diagnosis code: Pain in right hip

The ICD-10-CM code M25.551 refers to pain in the right hip.
It is under the code range M20-M25: Other joint disorders.
This code documents diagnoses related to non-specific hip pain on the right side.
It doesn't provide information about the underlying cause of the pain.
This code is typically used in various medical settings, including orthopedics, rheumatology, and primary care.
M25.551 can be used for patients of all ages experiencing right hip pain, whether that's acute or chronic pain.

Is M25.551 billable?

Yes, M25.551 is a billable code. It can be used in a medical claim for complete reimbursement purposes and to represent the diagnosis on a detailed level considered necessary for medical billing and administrative purposes.

Clinical information

Right hip pain can signify underlying conditions, such as arthritis, hip fractures, bursitis, and tendonitis.
It can also occur due to nerve irritations, like sciatica.
Hip pain can be localized or diffuse, acute or chronic.
The treatment plan usually depends on the patient's condition's underlying cause and the severity of the pain. Some examples of possible treatments include rest, ice/heat, pain relievers, and physical therapy or injections.

Synonyms include

Right hip joint pain
Right-sided hip pain
Pain in right hip joint
Right coxalgia
Right hip arthralgia

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for hip pain

M25.552: Pain in left hip
M25.559: Pain in unspecified hip
M16.10: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hip
M16.0: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
M70.60: Trochanteric bursitis, unspecified hip
M16.11: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

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