ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 359.79
Diagnosis Code: 359.79 (Raw: 35979)
Description: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, NEC
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 359.79 is designated for Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, NEC. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.