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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hand Pain

M79.642

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.642 for pain in left hand, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left hand

Billable Code
M79.642
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain is localized to the left hand without a specific diagnosis.
documentation:
  • • Laterality and specific location of pain are documented.

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left hand
  • • Idiopathic pain in left hand

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when acute pain management is the primary focus of the encounter.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left hand pain is M79.642, used when pain is localized to the left hand without a specific diagnosis.

When should M79.642 be used?

Use M79.642 for pain localized to the left hand when no specific diagnosis is confirmed, ensuring laterality is documented.

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