ICD-10/M79.65

M79.65 ICD 2026 Code: Pain in thigh

M79.65 is the authoritative medical code for Pain in thigh. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for pain in thigh (ICD-10-CM M79.65), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Pain in thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M79.65. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): psychogenic rheumatism F45.8; soft tissue pain, psychogenic F45.41. Excludes2 (not included here): pain in joint M25.5-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M79.65 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • psychogenic rheumatism F45.8
  • soft tissue pain, psychogenic F45.41

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • pain in joint M25.5-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can M79.65 be billed directly?

No. M79.65 (Pain in thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with M79.65?

Per Excludes1 instructions, M79.65 must not be reported with: psychogenic rheumatism (F45.8); soft tissue pain, psychogenic (F45.41).

Can M79.65 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, M79.65 and the following may both be reported when both are present: pain in joint (M25.5-).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as M79.65, with their registry titles.

Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)

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