ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
M79.9 — Soft tissue disorder, unspecified
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 padM79.5Residual foreign body in soft tissueM79.6Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toesM79.7FibromyalgiaM79.ANontraumatic compartment syndromeM79.8Other specified soft tissue disorders
Common questions about M79.9 (Soft tissue disorder, unspecified)
What does ICD-10 code M79.9 mean?
M79.9 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Soft tissue disorder, unspecified. 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 M79.9 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M79.9 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 M79.9 belong to?
M79.9 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 ↗