Leg Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 codes are used for leg pain?

Leg pain can arise from various causes, ranging from acute injuries to chronic conditions affecting the lower limbs. It is essential to identify the specific reason or nature of the pain for accurate documentation and treatment. The ICD-10-CM provides standardized codes to document various types of limb pain in the lower leg and surrounding areas.

Here are commonly used ICD-10-CM codes for leg pain:

• M79.604 - Pain in right leg: This billable specific code describes generalized pain in the right leg, not linked to a specific condition or cause, and used when documenting pain in the right leg complaints.
• M79.605 - Pain in left leg: This code documents generalized pain in the left leg without a specified underlying condition. It is applied to pain in the left leg.
• M79.606 - Pain in leg, unspecified: When the specific leg (right or left) isn't identified, this code is employed for general leg pain. This represents lower limb NOS (not otherwise specified) pain documentation.
• G57.90 - Unspecified mononeuropathy of the unspecified lower limb: This code might be used for nerve-related pain in the lower limbs without a clear cause or specific nerve identified.
• M25.571 - Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot: This refers to pain in the right leg's ankle and foot joints, including tenderness in the toes.
• M70.40 - Prepatellar bursitis, unspecified knee: This is an additional code for knee-related leg pain symptoms.
• M70.60 - Trochanteric bursitis, unspecified hip: This is a code for hip-related pain affecting the upper thigh region.
• M92.40 - Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, unspecified knee: This includes conditions like hypertrophy of the infrapatellar fat pad or disorders causing leg pain.

(Note: These are generalized codes for leg pain. The cause of the pain, such as an injury, nerve condition, or other specific diagnoses, may have additional or alternative codes.)

Which leg pain ICD codes are billable?

All listed codes above are billable specific codes for reimbursement purposes.

Clinical information

• Leg pain can be acute or chronic, depending on its cause and site of origin.
• It can arise from muscular strains, joint issues, vascular problems, or nerve conditions affecting the lower limbs, among other factors.
• Symptoms may include tenderness, swelling, stiffness, or radiating pain from the upper arm down to the foot and toes.
• Pain in the upper arm can sometimes refer to the lower leg areas through nerve pathways.
• Accurate diagnosis often requires a combination of physical examinations, medical history, and sometimes imaging or other tests to determine the exact site and type of condition.
• Treatment approaches vary based on the underlying cause but can include physical therapy, medication, rest, or surgical interventions.

Synonyms include:

• Lower limb pain
• Thigh pain
• Calf pain
• Shin pain
• Lower limb discomfort
• Limb pain
• Lower leg pain
• Foot and toe pain