ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M79.6
Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M79.6
pain in joint (M25.5-)
Pain in right upper limb NOS
Pain in left upper limb NOS
Pain in upper limb NOS
Pain in right lower limb NOS
Pain in left lower limb NOS
Pain in lower limb NOS
Pain in limb NOS
Pain in axillary region
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M79.6 (Pain in limb)
ICD-10-CM code M79.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M79.6 - Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pain in limb related to hand, foot, fingers and toes.