All ICD10 Codes

M79.65

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Pain in thigh

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M79.651Pain in right thighM79.652Pain in left thighM79.659Pain in unspecified thigh
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M70-M79Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)
M79Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
M79.6Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes
M79.65Pain in thighNot billable
M79.651Pain in right thighBillable
M79.652Pain in left thighBillable
M79.659Pain in unspecified thighBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M79.65:

subcategoryM79.6
Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes
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categoryM79
Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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