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DiagnosesRight Arm Pain

Right Arm Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Arm Pain(M79.601, M79.621, M79.631)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYOrthopedics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Right Arm Pain?
Essential facts and insights about Right Arm Pain

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Localized pain in the right arm, which may radiate to shoulder or hand
  • Imaging studies such as X-rays or MRI showing structural abnormalities
  • Tenderness, swelling, or limited range of motion during physical examination

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset, duration, and nature of pain
  • Specific terminology such as 'right arm pain' or 'cervical radiculopathy'
  • Examples include detailed descriptions of pain characteristics and functional limitations

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow usage guidelines for accurate coding; avoid using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.
  • Common errors include misclassifying pain as acute vs. chronic.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Fractures of the arm, neuropathies, and other specific conditions
  • Alternative codes for left arm pain or unspecified arm pain

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
M79.601
Pain in right arm
M54.2
Cervicalgia
M25.511
Pain in right shoulder
Ancillary Codes
G89.11
Differential Codes
M79.621
M79.631

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Orthopedics

Specialty Applications

  • Adults with musculoskeletal disorders, athletes with overuse injuries
  • Orthopedic clinics, urgent care centers

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct coding to avoid denials; consider modifiers for additional services.