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

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Left Leg

M79.605
S86.912A
G57.90

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Left 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 is generalized and not linked to a specific injury or condition.
coding:
  • • Laterality is documented as left.

Applicable To

  • • Generalized pain in left leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and nature of the pain.

Strain of unspecified muscle/tendon in left lower leg, initial encounter

Billable Code
S86.912A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute strain of muscle or tendon in left lower leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the mechanism of injury.

Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limb

Billable Code
G57.90
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Neuropathic pain in lower limb

Important Notes

  • • Document EMG/NCS results to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.662

Pain in left lower leg

Use for localized pain in the lower part of the left leg.

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 for generalized pain in the left leg without a specific cause.

When should M79.605 be used?

Use M79.605 when the patient presents with generalized pain in the left leg without a specific underlying condition.

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