Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

ICD-10 Code: M79.3

Panniculitis, Unspecified

Inflammation of subcutaneous fat without specification of type.

Clinical Information

Panniculitis involves inflammation of subcutaneous fat. Various etiologies.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use for unspecified panniculitis

Common Uses

  • Dermatology/rheumatology for panniculitis

Related ICD-10 Codes

M35.6Relapsing panniculitis

Documentation Requirements

  • Document 'panniculitis'

Real-World Coding Examples

Panniculitis, biopsy confirmed (M79.3)

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Medical coding for Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue