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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Hand Pain

M79.641

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.641 for pain in right hand, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right hand

Billable Code
M79.641
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right hand without specific diagnosis
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific underlying condition documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified right hand pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location, duration, and any associated symptoms of the pain.
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 following trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right hand pain is M79.641. It is used when the pain is localized to the right hand without a specific underlying condition.

When should G89.11 be used with M79.641?

G89.11 is used with M79.641 when the encounter is primarily for pain management, especially following trauma.

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