icd 10 code for right upper leg pain

by Monte Krajcik 8 min read

M79.651 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Pain in right thigh. It is found in the 2019 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2018 - Sep 30, 2019. The code M79.651 can also be found in the following clinical concepts. Coding structure:

ICD-10 code M79. 651 for Pain in right thigh is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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What causes pain in the upper right leg?

Right Leg Pain from Hip to Ankle

  1. Poor Posture Pain that runs down your right leg from hip to ankle may be caused by poor posture. ...
  2. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis can break down the cartilage in the hip joint causing the hip bones to rub together. ...
  3. Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatic nerve pain is caused by a lower back nerve being pinched or irritated. ...

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What causes numbness and severe pain in my right leg?

Numbness of the right leg, however, like the left one, can be accompanied by cramps and pain, especially at night. If numbness is caused by severe fear, shock or stress, it can be accompanied by frequent shortness of breath, as well as cramps in the calf muscles.

What causes severe pain in the groin area and leg?

Upper leg thigh and groin pain

  • Upper leg thigh and groin pain. Upper leg, thigh and groin pain may be referred from the spine or sacroiliac joint, or a hip condition.
  • Femoro acetabular impingement syndrome. ...
  • Hip dysplasia. ...
  • Hip arthritis. ...
  • Femoral nerve. ...
  • Meralgia paresthetica. ...
  • Maigne's syndrome. ...

What is upper leg pain?

Upper leg pain is something that can be constant, intermittent, suddenly develop, or gradually progressing. Some upper leg pain symptoms are simply uncomfortable or annoying, but others may be more severe, perhaps even limiting your ability to participate in regular activities such as walking or running.

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What is the ICD 10 code for thigh Pain?

65: Pain in thigh.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for leg Pain?

606.

What is ICD-10 code for bilateral lower extremity Pain?

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.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for joint Pain?

ICD-Code M25. 50 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Pain in Unspecified Joint.