M79.2

Billable

Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

M79.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M79
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is pain? Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Each person feels pain differently, even if the reason for the pain is the same. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may be mild or severe. Pain may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain in one area of your body, such as your back , abdomen , chest ,…

Read more about Pain at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M79.2?
M79.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M79.2 a billable code?
Yes — M79.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from M79.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): brachial radiculitis NOS (M54.1); lumbosacral radiculitis NOS (M54.1); mononeuropathies (G56-G58); radiculitis NOS (M54.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.