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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Femur Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Femur Pain

M79.651
S72.001A

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

Also Known as:
Right Thigh Pain
Pain in Right Femur
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Femur Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.651 for pain in right thigh, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right thigh

Billable Code
M79.651
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right thigh without fracture
documentation:
  • • Imaging results confirming no fracture

Applicable To

  • • Generalized pain in the right thigh

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of fracture if using M79.651.

Fracture of unspecified part of femur, initial encounter

Billable Code
S72.001A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • X-ray or MRI confirming fracture

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for femur fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fracture is documented with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use alongside primary code if pain is due to a recent traumatic event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code right femur pain in ICD-10?

Right femur pain without fracture is coded as M79.651. If a fracture is present, use S72.001A.

What is the ICD-10 code for right thigh pain?

The ICD-10 code for right thigh pain is M79.651, used when no fracture is present.

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