M79.642 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Pain in left hand for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M79.642 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders
- M79 Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
- M79.1 Myalgia
- M79.6 Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes
- M79.60 Pain in limb, unspecified
- M79.62 Pain in upper arm
- M79.63 Pain in forearm
- M79.64 Pain in hand and fingers
- M79.65 Pain in thigh
- M79.66 Pain in lower leg
- M79.67 Pain in foot and toes
- M79.A Nontraumatic compartment syndrome
- M79.A1 Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
- M79.A2 Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
- M79.8 Other specified soft tissue disorders
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M79.642 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M79.642 ICD 10 code
No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.
Hand problems include :
- Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
- Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
- Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis, which can also cause deformity
- Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
- Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb