ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M79.5
Residual foreign body in soft tissue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M79.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- foreign body granuloma of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L92.3)
- foreign body granuloma of soft tissue (M60.2-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M79.5 (Residual foreign body in soft tissue)
ICD-10-CM code M79.5 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 M79.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M79.5 - Residual foreign body in soft tissue. 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 Residual foreign body in soft tissue.