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M79.642 — Pain in left hand
M79.642
What this code means
Pain in the left hand, recorded as a symptom while the cause is assessed.
Also called: left hand pain.
When this code is used
Used for pain in left hand.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code M79.642 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 M79.642?
M79.642 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Pain in left hand”. Pain in the left hand, recorded as a symptom while the cause is assessed.
When is code M79.642 used?
Used for pain in left 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.