Other Causes of Calf Pain
The three main causes to think about are:
Symptoms
Pain in right shoulder
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The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M79. 66 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M79.
ICD-10 code R22. 41 for Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
M79. 662 - Pain in left lower leg. ICD-10-CM.
When doctors describe something as 'unilateral', it means the symptoms are present in just one leg. But when a patient has 'bilateral' symptoms, it means the problems are affecting both legs. Bilateral pain and numbness is a 'red flag' symptom of cauda equina syndrome.
Muscle weakness (generalized) The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62. 81 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M62. 81 - other international versions of ICD-10 M62.
Pain in unspecified lower leg M79. 669 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M79. 669 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R22. 43 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R22.
R60. 0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R60. 0 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Calf muscle pain is usually the result of a mild injury, such as a strain, or leg cramps. But severe or ongoing pain in your calves can be a sign that the muscles in your lower legs aren't getting enough blood.
Other FatigueCode R53. 83 is the diagnosis code used for Other Fatigue. It is a condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness.
Most leg pain results from wear and tear, overuse, or injuries in joints or bones or in muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues. Some types of leg pain can be traced to problems in your lower spine. Leg pain can also be caused by blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation.
M79.604 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Pain in right leg . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically.
DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with MCC.
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M79.661 and a single ICD9 code, 729.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
M79.66 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Pain in lower leg. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.
DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically.