M79.8

Non-billable

Other specified soft tissue disorders

M79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified soft tissue disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M79.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M79
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue. Over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. There are different types:…

Read more about Connective Tissue Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M79.8?
M79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified soft tissue disorders". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M79.8 a billable code?
No — M79.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M79.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M79.8?
M79.8 has 2 more specific child codes, including M79.81, M79.89.

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

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