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Lower Extremity Pain ICD-10-CM Codes
Lower Extremity Pain ICD-10-CM Codes
Here’s up-to-date information on ICD-10 codes used for lower extremity pain, including clinical information on the diagnoses, billable codes, and more.
By Alex King on Feb 29, 2024.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Lower Extremity Pain Which Lower Extremity Pain ICD codes are Billable? Clinical InformationSynonyms IncludeFAQS
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Lower Extremity Pain
Here’s a list of the common ICD-10 codes used for lower extremity pain organized according to the affected area:
Pain in leg
- M79.604: Pain in right leg
- M79.605: Pain in left leg
- M79.606: Pain in leg, unspecified
Pain in thigh
- M79.651: Pain in right thigh
- M79.652: Pain in left thigh
- M79.659: Pain in unspecified thigh
Pain in lower leg
- M79.661: Pain in right lower leg
- M79.662: Pain in left lower leg
- M79.669: Pain in unspecified lower leg
Pain in foot and toes
- M79.671: Pain in right foot
- M79.672: Pain in left foot
- M79.673: Pain in unspecified foot
- M79.674: Pain in right toe(s)
- M79.675: Pain in left toe(s)
- M79.676: Pain in unspecified toe(s)
Which Lower Extremity Pain ICD codes are Billable?
All of the lower extremity pain ICD codes mentioned above are billable.
Clinical Information
- The lower extremities are all the parts and areas from the hip to the toes.
- Wear and tear, overuse, and inflammation are common causes of pain in the lower extremities.
- Many conditions can cause pain in a specific area. For example, gout can cause pain in the foot and ankles, while deep vein thrombosis can cause pain in the leg.
- To diagnose the leg pain, practitioners will conduct a physical examination and imaging tests like MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, and x-rays.
- Treatment may vary depending on the condition, but common ones are medication, rest, ice, therapy, and in certain circumstances, surgery.
Synonyms Include:
- Pain in lower limb
- Leg pain
- Pain of toes
- Thigh pain
- Foot joint pain
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Commonly asked questions
When to use a Lower Extremity Pain ICD code?
You can use a lower extremity pain ICD code after tests have confirmed the diagnosis.
Are Lower Extremity Pain diagnosis codes billable?
Yes, the specific lower extremity pain diagnosis codes are billable.
What are the common treatments for Lower Extremity Pain?
Common treatments for lower extremity pain are medication, rest, ice, and therapy.
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