ICD-10 M79.11
Billable / SpecificMyalgia of mastication muscle
About ICD-10-CM M79.11
ICD-10-CM code M79.11 represents Myalgia of mastication muscle. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M79). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.11 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for M79.11
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M79.11 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M79.11.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M79.11
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Codes Adjacent To M79.11
Other codes in section M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
ICD-10 M79.11, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M79.11 billable? +
Yes, M79.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M79.11? +
Procedures frequently paired with M79.11 include: 20552, 20553, M0076.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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