Patient presents with complaints of left-sided rib pain.  Onset, duration, character, aggravating factors, and relieving factors of the pain were explored.  Differential diagnoses considered include intercostal neuralgia, costochondritis, rib fracture, pleurisy, and musculoskeletal strain.  Patient denies any recent trauma or injury to the chest wall.  Review of systems was negative for fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, or weight loss.  Physical examination revealed point tenderness along the left lateral rib cage at the [specify rib number(s)] level.  No crepitus or deformity was palpable.  Lung sounds are clear to auscultation bilaterally.  Cardiac examination is unremarkable.  Assessment:  Left-sided rib pain, likely musculoskeletal in etiology.  Plan:  Conservative management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief.  Patient education provided regarding proper posture, stretching exercises, and activity modification.  Follow-up recommended if symptoms persist or worsen.  ICD-10 code [Insert appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., M79.1] may be considered depending on the final diagnosis.  CPT codes for the evaluation and management services provided will be documented according to the level of complexity.