ICD-10 M79.609
Billable / SpecificPain in unspecified limb
About ICD-10-CM M79.609
ICD-10-CM code M79.609 represents Pain in unspecified limb. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M79). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.609 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M79.609. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Pain in limb NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for M79.609
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M79.609 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M79.609.
1 Cigna
3 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M79.609
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert M79.609 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M79.609 | 7295 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M79.609
Other codes in section M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
ICD-10 M79.609, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M79.609 billable? +
Yes, M79.609 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to M79.609? +
ICD-10 M79.609 includes: Pain in limb NOS.
What ICD-9 codes does M79.609 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M79.609 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7295. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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