M36
Non-billableSystemic disorders of conn tiss in diseases classd elswhr
Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- autoimmune disease NOS
- collagen (vascular) disease NOS
- systemic autoimmune disease
- systemic collagen (vascular) disease
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- autoimmune disease, single organ or single cell-type -code to relevant condition category
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhereM14
Child Codes (6)
M36.0Dermato(poly)myositis in neoplastic disease
M36.1Arthropathy in neoplastic disease
M36.2Hemophilic arthropathy
M36.3Arthropathy in other blood disorders
M36.4Arthropathy in hypersensitivity reactions classd elswhr
M36.8Systemic disord of conn tiss in oth diseases classd elswhr
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for systemic disorders of conn tiss in diseases classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for systemic disorders of conn tiss in diseases classd elswhr is M36. The full clinical description is "Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere". M36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M36 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M36 represents “Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M36 a billable code?
No, M36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under M36.
What chapter is M36 in?
M36 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M36?
M36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: autoimmune disease, single organ or single cell-type -code to relevant condition category.
What are the subcategories under M36?
M36 has 6 child codes, including: M36.0 (Dermato(poly)myositis in neoplastic disease), M36.1 (Arthropathy in neoplastic disease), M36.2 (Hemophilic arthropathy), M36.3 (Arthropathy in other blood disorders), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M36?
M36 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3646018. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M36 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like systemic disorders of conn tiss in diseases classd elswhr affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M36?
M36 maps to the ICD-11 code: 4A4Z (Nonorgan specific systemic autoimmune disorders, unspecified).
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