M79.609 – Pain in unspecified limb

M79.609 diagnosis code: Pain in unspecified limb

• The M79.609 code is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, which signifies 'pain in unspecified limb.' It's under Chapter XIII: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, code range M00-M99. More specifically, it's under M79: Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified.
• It's used when a patient presents with limb pain, but the exact limb is not specified.
• The code can be used in various clinical settings, including primary care, orthopedic, and pain management clinics.
• While this code is acceptable, it's always preferable to be as specific as possible with diagnostic codes when the information is available.
• Understanding this code is crucial for correct documentation and billing.

Is M79.609 billable?

The M79.609 code is billable and can be used for health insurance claim purposes.

Clinical information

• The pain can be acute or chronic pain, and its severity can vary from mild to severe.
• The cause of the pain may be due to various factors such as injury, overuse, soft tissue injuries that cause soft tissue pain, or a range of medical conditions.
• The nature of the pain or symptoms can also differ, with descriptions ranging from aching to sharp, shooting, or burning.
• The medical professional may use additional codes to describe the nature of the pain more accurately when known.
• Further diagnostic tests may be required to identify the underlying cause of the pain.

Synonyms include

• Limb pain
• Pain in limb NOS
• Unspecified limb pain
• Limb discomfort
• Pain in extremities

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for limb pain

• M79.601 - Pain in right arm
• M79.602 - Pain in left arm
• M79.603 - Pain in arm, unspecified
• M79.604 - Pain in right leg
• M79.605 - Pain in left leg
• M79.606 - Pain in leg, unspecified
• M79.641 - Pain in right hand
• M79.642 - Pain in left hand
• M79.643 - Pain in unspecified hand
• M79.671 - Pain in right foot
• M79.672 - Pain in left foot