ICD CODES

ICD Code M79.603

ICD code M79.603 is used to identify cases of unspecified pain in the arm for accurate medical documentation and reporting.

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What is ICD diagnosis code M79.603

ICD code M79.603 is pain in arm, unspecified.

When to use ICD code M79.603

1. Patient presents with pain localized to the arm.

2. Pain is not attributable to a specific injury, trauma, or identifiable underlying condition.

3. The affected arm (right, left, or unspecified) cannot be clearly determined or is not documented.

4. Pain is persistent or recurrent and impacts daily activities or function.

5. No evidence of systemic disease or referred pain from another anatomical site.

6. Physical examination and diagnostic workup do not reveal a more specific diagnosis.

7. Pain is not associated with neurological deficits, vascular compromise, or acute emergency conditions.

Billable CPT codes for ICD code M79.603

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M79.603 include:

20552, 20553, 20600, 20605, 20610, 97010, 97014, 97032, 97110, 97112, 97140, 97161, 97162, 97163, 97164, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215

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