Approximate Synonyms

 Abdominal muscle pain

 Cervical myofascial pain syndrome
 Fibrositis of neck
 Lumbar myofascial pain syndrome
 Muscle pain
 Muscle pain, abdominal
 Musculoskeletal pain
 Myalgia (muscle pain)
 Myalgia caused by statin
 Myalgia due to statin
 Myofacial pain syndrome with lumbar involvement
 Myofacial pain syndrome with thoracic involvement
 Myofacial tender points
 Myofascial pain syndrome
 Myofascial pain syndrome, cervical (neck)
 Myofascial pain syndrome, thoracic
 Myofascial tender points
 Thoracic myofascial pain syndrome

Clinical Information

 (my-al-juh) pain in a muscle or group of muscles.

 A chronic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by pain, stiffness, and tenderness
in the muscles of neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. Other signs and symptoms
include headaches, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and painful menstruation.
 A common nonarticular rheumatic condition that is characterized by muscle pain,
tenderness, and stiffness.
 A common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by myalgia and multiple
points of focal muscle tenderness to palpation (trigger points). Muscle pain is typically
aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. This condition is often associated with
general symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, headaches, and
occasionally depression. There is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and the
chronic fatigue syndrome (fatigue syndrome, chronic). Fibromyalgia may arise as a
primary or secondary disease process. It is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years.
(from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1494-95)
 A disorder characterized by marked discomfort sensation originating from a muscle or
group of muscles.
 An acute, subacute, or chronic painful state of muscles, subcutaneous tissues, ligaments,
tendons, or fasciae caused by a number of agents such as trauma, strain, occupation,
exposure, posture, infection, or arthritis.
 Fibromyalgia makes you feel tired and causes muscle pain and "tender points." tender
points are places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched.
People with fibromyalgia may have other symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, morning
stiffness, headaches, and problems with thinking and memory, sometimes called "fibro
 fog."no one knows what causes fibromyalgia. Anyone can get it, but it is most common
in middle-aged women. People with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases
are particularly likely to develop fibromyalgia. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but
medicines can help you manage your symptoms. Getting enough sleep and exercising
may also help. nih: national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases
 Inflammation and fibrous degeneration of a muscle.
 Myalgia: pain or aching in a muscle or muscles.
 Pain in a muscle or group of muscles.
 Painful sensation originating from a muscle or group of muscles.

ICD-10-CM M79.1 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v35.0):

 555 Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with mcc
 556 Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc

Convert M79.1 to ICD-9-CM

Code History

 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)

 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change

Code annotations containing back-references to M79.1:

 Type 1 Excludes: M62

 Type 2 Excludes: G89

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to M79.1:

 Myalgia M79.1
 Pain(s) R52

- see also Painful

o musculoskeletal M79.1 - see also Pain, by site

o myofascial M79.1
 Sore
o muscle M79.1
 Syndrome - see also Disease
o myofascial pain M79.1

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-
10-CM codes.