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

ICD-10 Coding for Upper Extremity Pain

M79.621
M79.601

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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

documentation:
  • Documentation must specify 'right upper arm' to use this code.

Applicable To

  • • Localized pain in right upper arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific location are documented.

Pain in right arm, unspecified

Billable Code
M79.601
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Use when documentation does not specify the exact location within the arm.

Applicable To

  • • Generalized pain in right arm

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using when specific location is documented.
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 of acute pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right upper arm pain is M79.621. It is used when the pain is specifically localized to the right upper arm.

When should G89.11 be used with M79.621?

G89.11 should be used with M79.621 when the encounter is primarily for managing acute pain due to trauma.

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