M79.644 ICD-10-CM Code: Pain in right finger(s)
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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) / Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)
M79.644
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidancePain in right finger(s)
Pain affecting one or more fingers on the right hand.
CMS-HCC V28
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CMS-HCC V24
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ACA/HHS
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ESRD/PACE
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RXHCC
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Inclusion Terms
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for M79.644 in this effective period.
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Buddy Documentation Tip
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is M79.644 an HCC code?
No. M79.644 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
M79.644 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pain in right finger(s). Pain affecting one or more fingers on the right hand. M79.644 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (m00-m99), within the section covering other soft tissue disorders (m70-m79).
M79.644 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
This code represents finger pain on the right side; verify right side is documented.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for M79.644 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •This code represents finger pain on the right side; verify right side is documented
- •If pain is specific to one finger, consider if a more specific diagnosis like trigger finger applies