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M79.2

Billable

Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Nerve pain or inflammation without a specific nerve or location identified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to identify the specific nerve affected for more precise coding
  • •Review documentation for any mention of specific nerve involvement or distribution

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Code Hierarchy

└M79Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified└M79.2Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
└M79.2Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

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