ICD Code M79.645

ICD code M79.645 is pain in left finger(s).

1. Patient presents with pain localized specifically to one or more fingers on the left hand

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

3. No evidence of systemic infection or inflammatory arthropathy as the primary cause

4. Pain is not associated with a neoplastic process or tumor in the finger(s)

5. Symptoms may include tenderness, aching, or discomfort in the left finger(s)

6. Physical examination confirms pain upon palpation or movement of the affected left finger(s)

7. Pain may be acute or chronic in duration

8. No other more specific diagnosis (e.g., gout, osteoarthritis, tenosynovitis) explains the symptoms

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M79.645 include:

20552, 20553, 20600, 20604, 20605, 20606, 96372, 97110, 97112, 97140, 97530, 99202–99215, 99281–99285, 99441–99443

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