M79.621  – Pain in right upper arm

M79.621 – Pain in right upper arm

Learn about ICD-10 code M79.621 for right upper arm pain. Discover its billing details, diagnosis use, common causes, and treatment options.

By Wynona Jugueta on Jul 16, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

Use Code

M79.621 diagnosis code: Pain in right upper arm

M79.621 is an ICD-10-CM code utilized for healthcare diagnosis and reporting. This code specifically corresponds to the clinical condition of experiencing pain in the right upper arm, which can be a symptom of a musculoskeletal system disorder that may affect the soft tissue, connective tissue, or auxiliary muscles in the upper arm region.

Upper arm pain, including pain in upper arm or pain in limb hand foot fingers, can result from various causes such as injury, inflammation, overuse, or other soft tissue disorders. This code differs from other like left upper arm pain, pain in unspecified limb, and pain in unspecified finger(s).

M79.621 billable?

Yes, M79.621 is a billable ICD-10 code. It signifies that treatment provided for right upper arm pain falls under recognized diagnostic categories, which is essential for accurate documentation and claims processing. This includes coverage for interventions like physical therapy, medication, or other therapeutic approaches aimed at managing chronic pain or acute conditions of the upper arm.

Clinical information

Pain in the right upper arm (M79.621) may range from mild discomfort to severe pain and can be either acute or chronic pain. The source of the discomfort may involve soft tissue disorders, connective tissue, or other specified and unspecified soft tissue disorders.

Potential causes include:

  • Muscle overuse or strain
  • Tendinitis or bursitis
  • Nerve impingement or pinched nerves
  • Fractures or bone-related conditions like osteoarthritis
  • Biomechanical lesions affecting limb function

Synonyms include:

  • Right arm pain
  • Pain in the right brachium
  • Right upper limb pain
  • Right upper extremity pain
  • Discomfort in right upper arm

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