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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Lower Extremity Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Lower Extremity Pain

M79.661
M79.604

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

Also Known as:
Right Leg Pain
Right Lower Leg Pain
rle pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Lower Extremity Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.661 for pain in right lower leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right lower leg

Billable Code
M79.661
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right lower leg, such as the calf or shin
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies the location as right lower leg

Applicable To

  • • Pain in right calf
  • • Pain in right shin

Important Notes

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

Pain in right leg

Billable Code
M79.604
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Generalized pain in the right leg without specific localization

Applicable To

  • • Generalized pain in right leg

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if the pain can be localized to a more specific area.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I73.9

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

Use when peripheral vascular disease is confirmed as a contributing factor to the pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right lower extremity pain?

The ICD-10 code for right lower extremity pain is M79.661 when the pain is localized to the lower leg, such as the calf or shin.

When should M79.604 be used instead of M79.661?

Use M79.604 for generalized right leg pain without specific localization, whereas M79.661 is for pain specifically in the lower leg.

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