The ICD-10 code for myalgia, a common symptom characterized by muscle pain and tenderness, is M79.1.
Myalgia falls under the category of "Soft tissue disorders" within the ICD-10 classification system. Here's a breakdown:
- ICD-10: International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a standardized diagnostic tool used for epidemiology, health management, and clinical purposes.
- M79: Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified.
- M79.1: Myalgia
Therefore, when documenting a diagnosis of myalgia, medical professionals should use the code M79.1 to ensure accurate coding and billing.
