ICD-Code M79.70: Fibromyalgia Multiple sites
You have fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes long-term pain. The pain occurs in several regions of the body. The precise cause of the condition is not known.
As well as pain, people typically feel tired and exhausted and sleep poorly. It may also be difficult to concentrate and to remember things or words. Fibromyalgia can also be accompanied by various other symptoms.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
