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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Leg Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Leg Pain

G89.29
M79.605

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

Also Known as:
Persistent Leg Pain
Long-term Leg Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Leg Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Leg Pain

Use ICD-10 code G89.29 for other chronic pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other chronic pain

Billable Code
G89.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Pain duration and management plan

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using G89.29 if the underlying condition is known and the focus is on treating that condition.

Pain in left leg

Billable Code
M79.605
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left leg pain

Important Notes

  • • Use in conjunction with G89.29 for chronic pain management.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.605

Pain in left leg

Use to specify the site of chronic pain when the underlying condition is not the focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic leg pain?

The ICD-10 code for chronic leg pain is G89.29, used when the encounter is primarily for pain management without a definitive underlying diagnosis.

How to document chronic leg pain?

Document chronic leg pain by specifying duration, intensity, management plan, and response to treatment. Ensure 'chronic' is explicitly mentioned.

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