M79.651 – Pain in right thigh

Is M79.651 billable?

Yes. The code is valid and billable; therefore, one can use it for insurance reimbursement.

Clinical information

• This code applies to pain in the right thigh regardless of the cause. 
• A patient may experience pain in the thigh due to either inflammation, irritation, strain, trauma, or blood clot. 
• Conditions that lead to these symptoms are meralgia paresthetica, deep vein thrombosis, diabetic neuropathy, IT band syndrome, etc. 
• To determine the source of the pain, practitioners will do a physical exam and, in certain circumstances, include other tests like electromyograms, nerve conduction studies, and MRIs. 
• Some home remedies for pain in the thigh are ice or heat packs, over-the-counter medications, physical activity or weight management, and stretching or strengthening exercises. 
• If the home remedies don't alleviate the pain or provide relief, other treatments such as surgery, physical therapy, and prescription medications can be done.

Synonyms include

• Pain of right thigh 
• Pain of bilateral thighs
• Bilateral thigh pain
• Right thigh pain
• Thigh pain, both sides
• Right thigh pain due to unspecified soft tissue disorders
• Chronic pain in the right thigh
• Acute pain in the right thigh

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Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for pain in thigh

• M79.652: Pain in left thigh
• M79.659: Pain in unspecified thigh