M79.60
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Pain in limb, unspecified
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • psychogenic rheumatism (F45.8)
- • soft tissue pain, psychogenic (F45.41)
Child Codes (7)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code M79.60 represents pain in limb, unspecified. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 7 more specific child codes under M79.60. Coders should note that M79.60 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M79.60?
ICD-10-CM code M79.60 is "Pain in limb, unspecified". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Is M79.60 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, M79.60 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with M79.60?
M79.60 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can M79.60 be coded with other codes?
M79.60 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in M79.6
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)