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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Myofascial Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Myofascial Pain

M79.18

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

Also Known as:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Trigger Point Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Myofascial Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Myofascial Pain

Use ICD-10 code M79.18 for myalgia, other site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Myalgia, other site

Billable Code
M79.18
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of trigger points and referred pain
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of muscle involvement and pain pattern

Applicable To

  • • Myofascial pain syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trigger points and referred pain patterns.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when the encounter is primarily for pain management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for myofascial pain?

The ICD-10 code for myofascial pain is M79.18, which covers myalgia at other sites, including myofascial pain syndrome.

How should myofascial pain be documented?

Document myofascial pain by noting specific trigger points, referred pain patterns, and any treatments provided, such as trigger point injections.

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