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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Thumb Pain

M19.041
S60.401A
G56.01

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M19.041 for primary osteoarthritis, right hand, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary osteoarthritis, right hand

Billable Code
M19.041
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of osteophytes and joint degeneration on X-ray.

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis of the right thumb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports diagnosis.

Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S60.401A
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented mechanism of injury
  • • Physical exam showing ecchymosis

Applicable To

  • • Bruise of right thumb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of trauma event.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Billable Code
G56.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive Tinel’s and Phalen’s tests
  • • EMG confirming median nerve compression

Applicable To

  • • CTS affecting right thumb

Important Notes

  • • Confirm with nerve conduction studies.

Pain in right finger(s)

Billable Code
M79.644
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Persistent pain without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain in right thumb

Important Notes

  • • Use as a secondary code when specific diagnosis is known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.644

Pain in right finger(s)

Use for chronic pain secondary to osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right thumb pain depends on the underlying cause, such as M19.041 for osteoarthritis or S60.401A for a contusion.

How do you code chronic pain in the right thumb?

Chronic pain in the right thumb can be coded with M79.644, but should be used with specific codes like M19.041 if a condition is diagnosed.

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