All ICD10 Codes

M79.66

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Pain in lower leg

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M79.661Pain in right lower legM79.662Pain in left lower legM79.669Pain in unspecified lower leg
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
M79.66Pain in lower legNot billable
M79.661Pain in right lower legBillable
M79.662Pain in left lower legBillable
M79.669Pain in unspecified lower legBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M79.66:

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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