ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Arm pain: M79.603
The CDC title for "Arm pain" is M79.60 (Pain in limb, unspecified), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M79.603, Pain in arm, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under M79.60, then other CDC titles that name pain in arm
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From M79. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From M79.6. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M79.603 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M79.60Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Arm pain?
The CDC title for "Arm pain" is M79.60 (Pain in limb, unspecified), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M79.603, Pain in arm, unspecified.
Is M79.603 billable?
Yes. M79.603 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M79.603?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for M79.603 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M79.603 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.