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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Extremity Pain

M79.621
M79.601
M25.511

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

Also Known as:
Right Arm Pain
Right Upper Arm Pain
Right Shoulder Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Upper Extremity Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code M79.621 for pain in right upper arm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in right upper arm

Billable Code
M79.621
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the right upper arm
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'right upper arm pain'

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the right upper arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and laterality of the pain.

Pain in right arm

Billable Code
M79.601
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain spanning from shoulder to hand
  • • No specific localization to upper arm

Applicable To

  • • Diffuse pain in the right arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the entire arm is affected.

Pain in right shoulder

Billable Code
M25.511
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive Hawkins/Kennedy impingement signs
  • • Pain localized to the shoulder joint

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in the right shoulder joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the shoulder joint is affected.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when acute pain is due to a recent traumatic event.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right upper extremity pain is M79.621 for pain specifically in the right upper arm.

How do you code diffuse right arm pain?

Use ICD-10 code M79.601 for diffuse pain affecting the entire right arm without specific localization.

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