2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M79.606Pain in leg, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M79
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M79.606 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pain in leg, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 555 through 556. Coders also document this condition as aching leg syndrome. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Musculoskeletal pain, not low back pain.
This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics medical specialties to designate conditions such pain in limb.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Aching leg syndrome
- Cold extremity
- Pain in lower limb
- Painful and cold lower limb
- Painful legs and moving toes
- Tenderness of lower limb
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Pain in lower limb NOS
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Leg Injuries and Disorders
Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).
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Convert M79.606 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About M79.606Overview
Is M79.606 (Pain in limb, unspecified) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pain in leg, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M79.606 group to?
When pain in leg, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 555, 556, with relative weights from 0.8306 to 1.3218 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M79.606?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pain in leg, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 729.5 (pain in limb). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
