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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Arm

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Arm

M79.601
M79.621

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

Also Known as:
Right Arm Pain
Pain in Right Upper Limb
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Arm

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.601 for pain in right arm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right arm

Billable Code
M79.601
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain is generalized in the right arm without specific localization.
documentation:
  • • Patient history and physical exam confirm generalized right arm pain.

Applicable To

  • • Generalized pain in right arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and nature of the pain to avoid using unspecified codes.

Pain in right upper arm

Billable Code
M79.621
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in right upper arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location of the pain to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use alongside M79.601 if the pain is acute and due to trauma.

G89.21

Chronic pain

Use alongside M79.601 if the pain is chronic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pain in the right arm?

The ICD-10 code for generalized pain in the right arm is M79.601. Use this code when the pain is not localized to a specific part like the shoulder or upper arm.

How should right arm pain be documented?

Document the exact location, nature, and onset of the pain. Specify whether it is acute or chronic and include any associated symptoms.

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