M34.8
Non-billableOther forms of systemic sclerosis
Other forms of systemic sclerosis
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
- •circumscribed sclerodermaL94.0
- •neonatal sclerodermaP83.88
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
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other forms of systemic sclerosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other forms of systemic sclerosis is M34.8. The full clinical description is "Other forms of systemic sclerosis". M34.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M34.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M34.8 represents “Other forms of systemic sclerosis”. 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 M34.8 a billable code?
No, M34.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under M34.8.
What chapter is M34.8 in?
M34.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M34.8?
M34.8 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; circumscribed scleroderma (L94.0); neonatal scleroderma (P83.88).
What are the subcategories under M34.8?
M34.8 has 4 child codes, including: M34.81 (Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement), M34.82 (Systemic sclerosis with myopathy), M34.83 (Systemic sclerosis with polyneuropathy), M34.89 (Other systemic sclerosis).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M34.8?
M34.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477589. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M34.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other forms of systemic sclerosis 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 M34.8?
M34.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 4A42.Z (Systemic sclerosis, unspecified).
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