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M79.3

Billable

Panniculitis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the fatty tissue layer under the skin without a specific location identified.

Coding Tips

  • Panniculitis can be associated with various systemic conditions; review for underlying causes
  • If a specific site is documented, use a more specific panniculitis code

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • lupus panniculitis (L93.2)
  • neck and back panniculitis (M54.0-)
  • relapsing [Weber-Christian] panniculitis (M35.6)

Code Hierarchy

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