M79.5

Billable

Residual foreign body in soft tissue

M79.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Residual foreign body in soft tissue. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M79
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • foreign body granuloma of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L92.3)
  • foreign body granuloma of soft tissue (M60.2-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M79.5?
M79.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Residual foreign body in soft tissue". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M79.5 a billable code?
Yes — M79.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from M79.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): foreign body granuloma of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L92.3); foreign body granuloma of soft tissue (M60.2-).

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

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