Lower Extremity Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

Lower Extremity Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

Learn about the low extremity pain ICD-10-CM codes you can use through this guide.

By Alex King on Jul 16, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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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-10-CM diagnosis 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
  • Soft tissue pain in the lower leg
  • Back pain reaching the lower extremities
  • Pain in limb, lower
  • Right leg pain
  • Left leg pain
  • Pain in joint in the lower leg
  • Pain in calf
  • Calf pain

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