M79.651 – Pain in right thigh

M79.651 Diagnosis Code: Pain in Right Thigh

• M79.651 is a billable ICD-10-CM code for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of pain in right thigh. 
• The ICD-10-CM code M79.651 is used to diagnose pain in right thigh in America. Internationally, the code for the corresponding diagnosis may differ. 
• The code is valid until the end of fiscal year 2023. 
• Its umbrella category is “Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue” under “Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers, and toes.”
• Excludes1 note codes may be F45.8 and F45.41, while Excludes2 note codes may be M25.5.

Is M79.651 Billable?

Yes. The code is billable therefore, one can use it for insurance reimbursement.

Clinical Information 

• This code applies to pain in the right thigh regardless of the cause. 
• A patient may experience pain in the thigh due to either inflammation, irritation, strain, trauma, or blood clot. 
• Conditions that lead to these symptoms are meralgia paresthetica, deep vein thrombosis, diabetic neuropathy, IT band syndrome, etc. 
• To determine the source of the pain, practitioners will do a physical exam and, in certain circumstances, include other tests like electromyograms, nerve conduction studies, and MRIs. 
• Some home remedies for pain in the thigh are ice or heat packs, over-the-counter medications, physical activity or weight management, and stretching or strengthening exercises. 
• If the home remedies don’t alleviate the pain or provide relief, other treatments such as surgery, physical therapy, and prescription medications can be done.

Synonyms Include:

• Pain of right thigh 
• Pain of bilateral thighs
• Bilateral thigh pain
• Right thigh pain
• Thigh pain, both sides

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Pain in Thigh

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