M25.551 – Pain In Right Hip

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