M79.659 Pain in unspecified thigh
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Pain in unspecified thigh
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- psychogenic rheumatism (F45.8)
- soft tissue pain, psychogenic (F45.41)
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- pain in joint (M25.5-)
Related codes
M79.645Pain in left finger(s) ICD-10-CMM79.646Pain in unspecified finger(s) ICD-10-CMM79.651Pain in right thigh ICD-10-CMM79.652Pain in left thigh ICD-10-CMM79.661Pain in right lower leg ICD-10-CMM79.662Pain in left lower leg ICD-10-CMM79.669Pain in unspecified lower leg ICD-10-CMM79.671Pain in right foot ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is M79.659 a billable code?
Yes. M79.659 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.