ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M79.2
Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M79.2
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- brachial radiculitis NOS (M54.1)
- lumbosacral radiculitis NOS (M54.1)
- mononeuropathies (G56-G58)
- radiculitis NOS (M54.1)
- sciatica (M54.3-M54.4)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M79.2 (Neuralgia and neuritis)
ICD-10-CM code M79.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M79.2 - Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Neuralgia and neuritis related to unspecified.