ICD Code M79.601

ICD code M79.601 is pain in the right arm.

1. Patient reports pain localized specifically to the right arm

2. Pain is not attributable to an acute injury or trauma

3. No evidence of underlying bone fracture or dislocation

4. Absence of systemic infection or inflammatory disease affecting the arm

5. Pain is not associated with a specific joint (shoulder, elbow, or wrist)

6. Physical examination confirms tenderness or discomfort in the right arm

7. Imaging or diagnostic tests do not reveal a more specific pathology

8. Pain persists despite initial conservative management or is recurrent

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M79.601 include:

- 20552 (Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s))

- 20553 (Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles)

- 20600 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa)

- 20605 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; intermediate joint or bursa)

- 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa)

- 97010 (Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; hot or cold packs)

- 97014 (Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; electrical stimulation)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes)

- 97140 (Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes)

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and management services, new or established patient)

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