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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Leg

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Leg

M79.605
M79.606

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

Also Known as:
Leg Pain
Lower Limb Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Leg

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Leg

Use ICD-10 code M79.605 for pain in left leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left leg

Billable Code
M79.605
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain localized to the left leg with no other underlying condition identified.
documentation:
  • Detailed description of pain characteristics and impact on function.

Applicable To

  • • Left leg pain
  • • Pain localized to left calf

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific location are documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Pain in right leg

Billable Code
M79.606
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain localized to the right leg with no other underlying condition identified.
documentation:
  • Detailed description of pain characteristics and impact on function.

Applicable To

  • • Right leg pain
  • • Pain localized to right calf

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific location are documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management of chronic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for pain in the left leg is M79.605. It is used when the pain is specifically localized to the left leg without a known underlying condition.

How do you code chronic leg pain?

Chronic leg pain is coded using G89.21 when the encounter is for pain management, along with the specific site code like M79.605 for the left leg.

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