ICD-10-CM · M79.1
ICD-10 M79.1: Myalgia
Muscle pain without specific etiology.
Code
M79.1
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Muscle pain without specific etiology.
Documentation requirements
- Location
- Duration
- Triggers
- Exclusion of secondary causes
Common related procedures
- 99213-99214
- 85025 CBC if systemic
Common payer denial patterns
- MRI denied without specific findings
- Use M79.7 if fibromyalgia diagnosed
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M79.1 mean?
Myalgia
When is this code documented?
Muscle pain without specific etiology.
What documentation supports this code?
Location; Duration; Triggers; Exclusion of secondary causes.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
MRI denied without specific findings; Use M79.7 if fibromyalgia diagnosed.
Related diagnoses
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