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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for axillary axilla pain

M79.62

Pain in upper arm

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pain (s) › axillary (axilla)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding axillary axilla pain

The ICD-10-CM code for axillary axilla pain is M79.62 (Pain in upper arm).

Within M79.6 (pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes), M79.62 is specifically for pain in upper arm. Related codes cover limb, unspecified (M79.60), forearm (M79.63), hand and fingers (M79.64), thigh (M79.65), lower leg (M79.66) and foot and toes (M79.67).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M79.621 (arm), M79.622 (arm) and M79.629 (arm).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about axillary axilla pain ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for axillary axilla pain?

M79.62 — Pain in upper arm (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M79.62 billable?

No. M79.62 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.