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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Thigh Pain

M79.651

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Thigh 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 joint involvement
coding:
  • • Exclude codes for joint or psychological pain if not applicable

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the right thigh

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and nature of the pain to avoid miscoding.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right thigh pain is M79.651, used when pain is localized to the right thigh without joint involvement.

When should M79.651 be used?

Use M79.651 for pain localized to the right thigh, excluding joint or psychological causes.

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