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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Calf Pain

M79.662
I82.422

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

Also Known as:
Pain in left lower leg
Left gastrocnemius pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Calf Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.662 for pain in left lower leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left lower leg

Billable Code
M79.662
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the left calf with no other specified cause
coding:
  • • Use when documentation specifies 'left calf pain'

Applicable To

  • • Left calf pain

Important Notes

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

Acute embolism and thrombosis of left popliteal vein

Billable Code
I82.422
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ultrasound confirmation of thrombus
  • • Positive D-dimer test

Applicable To

  • • DVT of left calf

Important Notes

  • • Ensure DVT is confirmed through imaging before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I82.422

Acute embolism and thrombosis of left popliteal vein

Use when calf pain is associated with confirmed DVT.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left calf pain is M79.662, which is used for pain localized to the left lower leg.

When should I use M79.662?

Use M79.662 when documenting pain specifically localized to the left calf without a more specific underlying cause.

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