ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
M79.4 — Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat pad
Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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M79.0Rheumatism, unspecifiedM79.1MyalgiaM79.2Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecifiedM79.3Panniculitis, unspecifiedM79.5Residual foreign body in soft tissueM79.6Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toesM79.7FibromyalgiaM79.ANontraumatic compartment syndromeM79.8Other specified soft tissue disordersM79.9Soft tissue disorder, unspecified
Common questions about M79.4 (Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat pad)
What does ICD-10 code M79.4 mean?
M79.4 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat pad. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M79.4 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M79.4 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M79.4 belong to?
M79.4 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗