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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thigh Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Thigh Pain

M79.651
M79.652
M79.659

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

Also Known as:
Pain in thigh
Thigh discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thigh Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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:
  • • Presence of localized pain in the right thigh
documentation:
  • • Documented laterality and pain characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in right thigh

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified code usage.

Pain in left thigh

Billable Code
M79.652
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in left thigh

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified code usage.

Pain in unspecified thigh

Billable Code
M79.659
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Generalized thigh pain without specified laterality

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when laterality can be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.2

Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified

Use alongside M79.651 when chronic pain is documented.

G89.1

Acute pain, not elsewhere classified

Use alongside M79.659 when acute pain is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right thigh pain is M79.651. It is used when the pain is localized to the right thigh and no specific underlying condition is identified.

When should G89 codes be used with thigh pain codes?

G89 codes should be used with thigh pain codes when the nature of the pain (acute or chronic) is documented, especially if the encounter is focused on pain management.

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