M79

Non-billable

Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified

M79 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M79.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
11
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • psychogenic rheumatism (F45.8)
  • soft tissue pain, psychogenic (F45.41)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M79?
M79 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M79 a billable code?
No — M79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M79.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M79?
M79 has 11 more specific child codes, including M79.0, M79.1, M79.2.
What is excluded from M79?
Excludes1 (not coded here): psychogenic rheumatism (F45.8); soft tissue pain, psychogenic (F45.41).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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