M79.661 – Pain in right lower leg

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M79.661 - Pain in right lower leg Is the M79.661 billable?M79.661 clinical information M79.661 synonyms include Other ICD-10 codes used for leg pain FAQS

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M79.661 - Pain in right lower leg

The M79.661 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (or the ICD-10-CM for short), and it is used to designate “Pain in right lower leg.”

The ICD code’s designation is just for pain in the right lower leg. This means that the patient might be dealing with an acute or chronic type of pain.

If a person has acute pain, they are dealing with a pain that popped up due to an injury, inflammation, or disease. This type of pain usually goes away after a short while, especially if it is mild or the patient undergoes treatment. However, depending on the severity of the pain, it may develop into chronic pain over time. Chronic pain is a kind of pain that goes on for a long while, and it may even cause complications if left unchecked for too long.

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Is the M79.661 billable?

Yes, the M79.661 ICD code is billable and can be used to designate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

M79.661 clinical information

The M79.661 designation is just a general diagnosis. “Pain in the right lower leg” could indicate several problems that the patient might be dealing with, but it doesn’t specify what these problems are except for the general location of the pain.

Pain in the right lower leg can be caused by simply overusing the right leg. It might even be the result of an accident or even arthritis. To determine the specific causes of pain, healthcare professionals will conduct comprehensive tests to narrow down the problem and make a specific diagnosis.

As for treating right lower leg pain, treatment plans will usually include pain relievers, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammation medicine, physical therapy or rehabilitation, and surgery for the more severe cases of pain in the right lower leg. It’s best to narrow things down through testing so you know what should be included in the treatment.

M79.661 synonyms include

Bilateral calf pain
Pain in bilateral lower legs
Pain in calf
Pain of right calf
Pain of right lower leg

Other ICD-10 codes used for leg pain

M79.604 - Pain in right leg
M79.605 - Pain in left leg
M79.606 - Pain in leg, unspecified
M79.65 - Pain in thigh
M79.651 - Pain in right thigh
M79.652 - Pain in left thigh
M79.659 - Pain in unspecified thigh
M79.66 - Pain in lower leg
M79.662 - Pain in left lower leg
M79.669 - Pain in unspecified lower leg

Commonly asked questions

Is the M79.661 billable?

Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.

When do you use the M79.661 ICD code?

When you have a patient who has pain in their right lower leg, but you have yet to identify the specific cause or what specific problem it points to.

What are the common treatments for those who were designated with this code?

Pain in the right lower leg is often treated with pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy. The specific treatment will depend on confirming the specific right lower leg problem causing the pain.