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M79.18

Billable

Myalgia, other site

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Muscle pain in specific body locations other than the head, neck, or unspecified areas.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when the site is documented but does not fit into M79.10-M79.12 categories
  • •Document the specific anatomical location in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M79Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified└M79.1Myalgia└M79.18Myalgia, other site
└M79.18Myalgia, other site

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