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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Humerus Pain

M79.622
S42.202A

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.622 for pain in left upper arm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left upper arm

Billable Code
M79.622
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the upper arm with no fracture

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the left humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'upper arm' to avoid confusion with general arm pain codes.

Nondisplaced fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter

Billable Code
S42.202A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of fracture
  • • Documented trauma history

Applicable To

  • • Nondisplaced fracture of left humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fracture is confirmed by imaging before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

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

W19.XXXA

Fall from same level, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left humerus pain is M79.622, which specifies pain in the left upper arm.

How do you code a fracture of the left humerus?

For a nondisplaced fracture of the left humerus, use ICD-10 code S42.202A, confirmed by imaging.

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