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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Finger Pain

M79.644

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

Also Known as:
Pain in Right Finger
Right Hand Finger Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Finger Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.644 for pain in right finger(s), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right finger(s)

Billable Code
M79.644
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right finger without evidence of fracture or joint disorder
coding:
  • • No specific injury or joint disorder identified
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of pain characteristics and negative findings for other conditions

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified pain in right finger

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly differentiates between general finger pain and pain due to specific conditions like fractures or joint disorders.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management due to trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unspecified right finger pain is M79.644. It is used when the pain is not due to a specific injury or joint disorder.

When should G89.11 be used for right finger pain?

Use G89.11 when the primary focus of the encounter is managing acute pain due to trauma, preceding site-specific codes.

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