ICD Code M79.632

ICD code M79.632 is pain in the left forearm.

1. Patient reports localized pain specifically in the left forearm.

2. Pain is not attributable to acute traumatic injury (e.g., fracture, dislocation).

3. No evidence of systemic infection or inflammatory disease affecting the forearm.

4. Physical examination confirms tenderness or discomfort in the left forearm region.

5. Pain persists despite initial conservative management or is recurrent.

6. No underlying neurological or vascular cause identified for the pain.

7. Pain is not associated with joint involvement or referred from another anatomical site.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M79.632 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 (e.g., fingers, toes)

- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; intermediate joint or bursa (e.g., wrist, elbow, ankle, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, or sternoclavicular joint)

- 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 (unattended)

- 97110: Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility

- 97140: Manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes

- 99212–99215: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient

CPT code selection should be based on the specific treatment rendered for M79.632.

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