Find information on pain in right leg diagnosis, including differential diagnoses, clinical documentation tips, and relevant medical codes like ICD-10 and SNOMED CT. Explore potential causes such as sciatica, muscle strain, peripheral neuropathy, or deep vein thrombosis. Learn about symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for right leg pain. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and individuals experiencing pain in their right leg.
Also known as
Pain in right leg
Pain localized to the right leg.
Right lower leg pain
Pain specifically in the lower portion of the right leg.
Right upper leg pain
Pain specifically in the upper portion of the right leg.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the pain due to trauma/injury?
Yes
Fracture?
No
Is there a known cause?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Pain in Right Leg |
Right Sciatica |
Right Leg Cramp |
Patient presents with complaints of right leg pain. Onset, duration, character, aggravating and alleviating factors, and radiation of the pain were assessed. Patient reports experiencing right leg pain for (duration), describing the pain as (sharp, dull, aching, throbbing, burning, cramping, electric, etc.). The pain is located in the (specific location, e.g., anterior thigh, calf, posterior knee) and (radiates to, does not radiate). Aggravating factors include (e.g., weight-bearing, walking, sitting, standing, specific movements). Alleviating factors include (e.g., rest, elevation, ice, heat, medication). Patient denies (or reports) any associated symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, swelling, discoloration, or changes in temperature. Medical history includes (relevant medical history, e.g., diabetes, peripheral artery disease, prior leg injury, arthritis). Surgical history includes (relevant surgical history, e.g., knee replacement, hip surgery). Medications include (list current medications). Allergies include (list allergies). Physical examination reveals (tenderness, edema, erythema, palpable mass, limited range of motion, diminished pulses, neurological deficits, etc.). Differential diagnosis includes muscle strain, ligament sprain, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease, and osteoarthritis. Plan includes (e.g., further investigation with imaging studies such as X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound, blood tests, physical therapy referral, pain management consultation, medication prescription, patient education on activity modification and home exercises). Patient education provided regarding pain management strategies, potential causes of leg pain, and when to seek further medical attention. Follow-up scheduled for (date). ICD-10 code (e.g., M79.601, M79.602, R26.2, M79.10, etc.) and CPT code (e.g., 99213, 99214, 99203, 99204, etc.) will be determined based on the final diagnosis and complexity of the visit.