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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Leg Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Leg Pain

M79.662
S86.912A

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

Also Known as:
Pain in left lower leg
Left calf pain
Left shin pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Leg Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Lower Leg 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 is localized to the left lower leg without specific injury
documentation:
  • • Documentation includes specific location and nature of pain

Applicable To

  • • Chronic left lower leg pain
  • • Acute left lower leg pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and nature of the pain to avoid miscoding.

Strain of unspecified muscle and tendon at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter

Billable Code
S86.912A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports acute onset of pain following physical activity
  • • Physical exam shows tenderness and swelling in the affected area
  • • Imaging confirms muscle or tendon strain

Applicable To

  • • Acute strain of left lower leg muscles

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the mechanism of injury and clinical findings supporting the strain diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R20.2

Paresthesia of skin

Use if the patient reports tingling or numbness in addition to pain.

M62.40

Contracture of muscle, unspecified site

Use if there is a contracture in addition to the strain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left lower leg pain?

The ICD-10 code for left lower leg pain is M79.662. It is used when the pain is localized specifically to the left lower leg without a specific injury.

How do you document left lower leg pain?

Document left lower leg pain by specifying the exact location, nature of the pain, and any associated symptoms. Include physical exam findings and any relevant imaging results.

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