ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
M79.5 — Residual foreign body in soft tissue
Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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M79.0Rheumatism, unspecifiedM79.1MyalgiaM79.2Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecifiedM79.3Panniculitis, unspecifiedM79.4Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat padM79.6Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toesM79.7FibromyalgiaM79.ANontraumatic compartment syndromeM79.8Other specified soft tissue disordersM79.9Soft tissue disorder, unspecified
Common questions about M79.5 (Residual foreign body in soft tissue)
What does ICD-10 code M79.5 mean?
M79.5 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Residual foreign body in soft tissue. 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 M79.5 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M79.5 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 M79.5 belong to?
M79.5 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 ↗