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M79.1 Non-Billable Code

Myalgia

Effective From: 10/01/2016
Effective To: 09/30/2018
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This Code Has Been Retired

Code M79.1 is no longer valid for claims submission as of 09/30/2018.

Chapter Classification

Chapter 13 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Section Detail

M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of M79.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • fibromyalgia (M79.7)
  • myositis (M60.-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • M79.10 - Myalgia, unspecified site Billable
  • M79.11 - Myalgia of mastication muscle Billable
  • M79.12 - Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck Billable
  • M79.18 - Myalgia, other site Billable

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