M79.629 Pain in unspecified upper arm
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Pain in unspecified upper arm
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
M79.606Pain in leg, unspecified ICD-10-CMM79.609Pain in unspecified limb ICD-10-CMM79.621Pain in right upper arm ICD-10-CMM79.622Pain in left upper arm ICD-10-CMM79.631Pain in right forearm ICD-10-CMM79.632Pain in left forearm ICD-10-CMM79.639Pain in unspecified forearm ICD-10-CMM79.641Pain in right hand ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is M79.629 a billable code?
Yes. M79.629 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.