M79.9 – Soft tissue disorder, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders
ICD-10-CM code
M79.9
- Code
M79.9(claims format:M799)- Description
- Soft tissue disorder, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders
- Parent codes
- M79
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M79 – Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
Index terms for M79.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Disorder, soft tissue
- Disorder, soft tissue, foot
- Disorder, soft tissue, hand
- Disorder, soft tissue, ankle
- Disorder, soft tissue, thigh
- Disorder, soft tissue, forearm
- Disorder, soft tissue, lower leg
- Disorder, soft tissue, upper arm
- Disorder, soft tissue, pelvic region
- Disorder, soft tissue, multiple sites
- Disorder, soft tissue, shoulder region
Related codes in M79
- M79.0 – Rheumatism, unspecifiedBillable
- M79.1 – MyalgiaHeader
- M79.2 – Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecifiedBillable
- M79.3 – Panniculitis, unspecifiedBillable
- M79.4 – Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat padBillable
- M79.5 – Residual foreign body in soft tissueBillable
- M79.6 – Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toesHeader
- M79.7 – FibromyalgiaBillable
- M79.A – Nontraumatic compartment syndromeHeader
- M79.8 – Other specified soft tissue disordersHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M79.9?
M79.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for soft tissue disorder, unspecified, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
Is M79.9 a billable code?
Yes. M79.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M79.9 belong to?
It belongs to category M79 – Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.