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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hand Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hand Pain

G56.03
M79.644
M79.645

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral hand pain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Pain in both hands
Bilateral hand discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hand Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hand Pain

Use ICD-10 code G56.03 for carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

Billable Code
G56.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of bilateral symptoms and confirmatory nerve conduction studies.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral symptoms are documented and supported by diagnostic tests.

Pain in right hand

Billable Code
M79.644
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient reports pain localized to the right hand

Applicable To

  • • Right hand pain

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality clearly to avoid unspecified coding.

Pain in left hand

Billable Code
M79.645
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient reports pain localized to the left hand

Applicable To

  • • Left hand pain

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality clearly to avoid unspecified coding.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral hand pain?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral hand pain depends on the underlying cause. Use G56.03 for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome or M79.644 and M79.645 for non-specific bilateral hand pain.

How do you code bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome?

Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is coded as G56.03, provided there is confirmatory diagnostic evidence such as nerve conduction studies.

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