Lower Extremity Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Lower Extremity Pain 

Here’s a list of the common ICD-10 codes used for lower extremity pain organized according to the affected area:

Pain in leg

• M79.604: Pain in right leg
• M79.605: Pain in left leg
• M79.606: Pain in leg, unspecified

Pain in thigh

• M79.651: Pain in right thigh
• M79.652: Pain in left thigh
• M79.659: Pain in unspecified thigh

Pain in lower leg

• M79.661: Pain in right lower leg
• M79.662: Pain in left lower leg
• M79.669: Pain in unspecified lower leg

Pain in foot and toes

• M79.671: Pain in right foot
• M79.672: Pain in left foot
• M79.673: Pain in unspecified foot
• M79.674: Pain in right toe(s)
• M79.675: Pain in left toe(s)
• M79.676: Pain in unspecified toe(s)

Which Lower Extremity Pain ICD codes are Billable? 

All of the lower extremity pain ICD codes mentioned above are billable.

Clinical Information

• The lower extremities are all the parts and areas from the hip to the toes. 
• Wear and tear, overuse, and inflammation are common causes of pain in the lower extremities. 
• Many conditions can cause pain in a specific area. For example, gout can cause pain in the foot and ankles, while deep vein thrombosis can cause pain in the leg. 
• To diagnose the leg pain, practitioners will conduct a physical examination and imaging tests like MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, and x-rays. 
• Treatment may vary depending on the condition, but common ones are medication, rest, ice, therapy, and in certain circumstances, surgery.

Synonyms Include:

• Pain in lower limb
• Leg pain 
• Pain of toes
• Thigh pain
• Foot joint pain