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M79.1

Non-billable

Myalgia

M79.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Myalgia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M79.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M79
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Includes

  • •Myofascial pain syndrome

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M79.1?
M79.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Myalgia". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M79.1 a billable code?
No — M79.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M79.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M79.1?
M79.1 has 4 more specific child codes, including M79.10, M79.11, M79.12.
What is excluded from M79.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): fibromyalgia (M79.7); myositis (M60.-).

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

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