M79.662 – Pain in left lower leg
Learn all you need to know about the ICD-10-CM code M79.662, used to diagnose pain in the left lower leg. This mini-guide will include its clinical information, if it’s billable or not, what its synonyms are, what ICD codes are related to it, and a few FAQs.
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M79.662 - Pain in left lower leg
The M79.662 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (or the ICD-10-CM for short), and it is used to designate “Pain in left lower leg.”
The ICD code’s designation is straightforward. It means the patient is dealing with pain in their left lower leg. This pain can either be acute or chronic.
Acute pain is a type of pain that suddenly emerges due to injury, inflammation, or because of disease. Acute pain can be diagnosed and usually goes away after a short while, especially if a patient undergoes treatment.
On the other hand, chronic pain is a type of pain that lasts for a long time. It may even result in unfavorable outcomes if left unchecked.
Is the M79.662 billable?
Yes, the M79.662 ICD code is billable and can be used to designate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M79.662 clinical information
The M79.662 designation is just a general diagnosis. “Pain in the left lower leg” could point to several problems that the patient might be dealing with, but it doesn’t point to any specifics other than the general location of the pain.
Pain in the left lower leg can be caused by simply overusing the left leg to the point that it gets strained. It might even be the result of an accident or even arthritis! To get to the bottom of the pain, comprehensive tests need to be performed by a doctor or a medical team to make a specific diagnosis later on.
As for treating pain in the left lower leg, more often than not, treatment will include the use of pain relievers, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammation medicine, physical therapy or rehabilitation, and, for the more severe cases of pain in the left lower leg, surgery. It’s best to narrow things down through testing so you know what should be included in the treatment.
M79.662 synonyms include
- Pain of left lower leg
- Pain in bilateral lower legs
- Bilateral calf pain
- Pain in calf
- Pain of left calf
Other ICD-10 codes used for leg pain
- M79.66 - Pain in lower leg
- M79.661 - Pain in right lower leg
- M79.669 - Pain in unspecified lower leg
- M79.604 - Pain in right leg
- M79.605 - Pain in left leg
- M79.606 - Pain in leg, unspecified
- M79.60 - Pain in limb, unspecified
- M79.65 - Pain in thigh
- M79.651 - Pain in right thigh
- M79.652 - Pain in left thigh
- M79.659 - Pain in unspecified thigh
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.
When dealing with a patient with pain in their left lower leg, but the specific cause is still unknown.
The treatment will depend on the specific problem that will be confirmed by later tests, but the common treatments for pain in the left lower leg include pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy.
