M79.641 — Pain in right hand

M79.641

ICD-10 Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue — illustrative image
Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Pain in the right hand, recorded as a symptom while the cause is assessed.

Also called: right hand pain.

When this code is used

Used for pain in right hand.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code M79.641 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code M79.641?

M79.641 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Pain in right hand”. Pain in the right hand, recorded as a symptom while the cause is assessed.

When is code M79.641 used?

Used for pain in right hand. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.

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