M79.0

Approximate Synonyms

• Rheumatism

Clinical Information

• A group of disorders marked by inflammation or pain in the connective tissue structures of the body. These structures include bone, cartilage, and fat.

• Any of a variety of disorders marked by inflammation, degeneration, or metabolic derangement of the connective tissue structures of the body, especially the joints and related structures, including muscles, bursae, tendons, and fibrous tissue.

• Disorders of connective tissue, especially the joints and related structures, characterized by inflammation, degeneration, or metabolic derangement.

Details

• M79.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M79.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 M79.0 may differ.