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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Femur Pain

M79.652
S72.002A

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

Also Known as:
Left Thigh Pain
Pain in Left Femur
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Femur Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.652 for pain in left thigh, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left thigh

Billable Code
M79.652
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the left thigh without trauma history.
documentation:
  • • Include pain score and physical exam findings.

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left thigh
  • • Pain management for left thigh

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'left thigh' to avoid using less specific codes.

Unspecified fracture of left femur, initial encounter

Billable Code
S72.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms fracture
  • • Documented trauma history

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for left femur fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fracture details and encounter type are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left femur pain is M79.652, which specifies pain in the left thigh.

How do you document left femur pain?

Document left femur pain by specifying the location, using a pain scale, and noting any physical exam findings.

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