ICD Code M79.643

ICD code M79.643 is pain in an unspecified hand.

1. Patient presents with pain localized to the hand.

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

3. The pain is persistent or recurrent and affects daily activities or function.

4. Physical examination confirms the presence of pain in the hand without clear etiology.

5. Diagnostic workup (e.g., imaging, laboratory tests) does not reveal a specific cause for the hand pain.

6. The pain cannot be attributed to a specific anatomical structure (e.g., joint, tendon, nerve) within the hand.

7. The laterality (right or left) of the hand pain is not specified in the clinical documentation.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M79.643 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)

- 20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa, with ultrasound guidance

- 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

- 99202–99215: Evaluation and management services (new or established patient office visits)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of M79.643. Proper code selection depends on the specific services rendered.

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