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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Aches

ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Aches

M79.10
M79.11
M79.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for muscle aches includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Myalgia
Muscle Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Aches

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Aches

Use ICD-10 code M79.10 for myalgia, unspecified site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Myalgia, unspecified site

Billable Code
M79.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Generalized muscle pain without specific localization
coding:
  • • No specific site documented

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes other causes like trauma or infection.

Myalgia of mastication muscle

Billable Code
M79.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Jaw pain from TMJ dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Document specific muscle involvement to avoid misclassification.

Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck

Billable Code
M79.12
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Trapezius or sternocleidomastoid pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies muscle group involved.

Myalgia, other specified sites

Billable Code
M79.18
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Thigh or calf pain

Important Notes

  • • Document specific site of pain for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Chronic pain syndrome

Use if pain persists for more than 3 months and impacts function.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle aches?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified muscle aches is M79.10. For site-specific muscle pain, use codes like M79.11 or M79.12.

How do you document muscle aches for ICD-10 coding?

Document the specific site of muscle pain and exclude other causes like trauma or infection to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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