M79.10 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Myalgia, unspecified site for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to M79.10 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M79.10 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders
- M79 Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
- M79.1 Myalgia
- M79.6 Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes
- M79.A Nontraumatic compartment syndrome
- M79.8 Other specified soft tissue disorders
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M79.10 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M79.10 ICD 10 code
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.
Causes of muscle disorders include:
- Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis
- A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy
- Some cancers
- Inflammation, such as myositis
- Diseases of nerves that affect muscles
- Infections
- Certain medicines
Sometimes the cause of muscle disorders is unknown.
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