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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hand Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Hand Pain

M79.641
M25.541

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

Also Known as:
Pain in Hand
Hand Discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hand Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.641 for pain in right hand, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right hand

Billable Code
M79.641
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to soft tissue without trauma
documentation:
  • • Laterality must be specified

Applicable To

  • • Localized soft tissue pain in right hand

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Pain in right hand joint

Billable Code
M25.541
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Pain in right hand joint due to osteoarthritis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure joint-specific pain is documented with supporting imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G56.01

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Use when there is a confirmed diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hand pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified hand pain is M79.64-, with specific codes for right (M79.641), left (M79.642), and unspecified hand (M79.643).

How do you code joint pain in the hand?

Use M25.54- for joint pain in the hand, specifying laterality with M25.541 for the right hand and M25.542 for the left hand.

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