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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Finger Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Finger Pain

M79.641
M79.642
M79.646

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

Also Known as:
Digital Pain
Phalangeal Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Finger Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Finger Pain

Use ICD-10 code M79.641 for pain in right finger(s), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right finger(s)

Billable Code
M79.641
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the right finger(s) without trauma or arthritis

Applicable To

  • • Right index finger pain
  • • Right middle finger pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the affected finger and laterality.

Pain in left finger(s)

Billable Code
M79.642
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the left finger(s) without trauma or arthritis

Applicable To

  • • Left index finger pain
  • • Left middle finger pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the affected finger and laterality.

Pain in unspecified finger(s)

Billable Code
M79.646
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain in the finger(s) without specified laterality

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified finger pain

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when specific laterality can be documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is focused on managing acute pain.

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is focused on managing chronic pain.

G89.3

Neoplasm related pain

Use when pain is related to a neoplasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for finger pain?

The ICD-10 code for finger pain is M79.64-, with specific codes for right (M79.641), left (M79.642), and unspecified (M79.646) finger pain.

How do you code chronic finger pain?

Chronic finger pain is coded using M79.64- series, with G89.21 for chronic pain management if applicable.

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