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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Pain

M79.602
M79.621

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

Also Known as:
Pain in Left Arm
Left Upper Limb Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Pain

Use ICD-10 code M79.602 for pain in left arm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left arm

Billable Code
M79.602
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document the specific location and characteristics of the pain.

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'left arm' to avoid using unspecified codes.

Pain in left upper arm

Billable Code
M79.621
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain documented above the elbow joint

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left upper arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure upper arm location is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain management

Use when the primary focus is on managing acute pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left arm pain?

The ICD-10 code for left arm pain is M79.602, used when pain is localized to the left arm without further specification.

How do you code left upper arm pain?

For left upper arm pain, use ICD-10 code M79.621, which specifies pain in the upper arm region.

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