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

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Leg

M79.604
M79.651
M79.607

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

Also Known as:
Right Leg Pain
Pain in Right Lower Limb
right lower limb pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Right Leg

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.604 for pain in right leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right leg

Billable Code
M79.604
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain is generalized in the right leg without specific localization.
documentation:
  • Documentation includes pain duration and absence of trauma.

Applicable To

  • • Generalized pain in the right leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of trauma and the duration of pain.

Pain in right thigh

Billable Code
M79.651
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain localized to quadriceps/hamstrings
documentation:
  • Positive Trendelenburg sign or iliac crest tenderness

Applicable To

  • • Pain localized to the right thigh

Important Notes

  • • Document specific location and any related symptoms.

Pain in right lower leg

Non-Billable
M79.607
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Shin splints or calf tenderness on palpation
documentation:
  • Doppler ultrasound ruling out DVT

Applicable To

  • • Pain localized to the right lower leg

Important Notes

  • • Document specific location and any related symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified

Use for chronic pain management encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for generalized pain in the right leg is M79.604. It is used when the pain is not localized to a specific part of the leg.

How should right leg pain be documented?

Right leg pain should be documented with specific location, duration, and any related symptoms. Exclude trauma and systemic causes for accurate coding.

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