M60.1
Non-billableInterstitial myositis
Interstitial myositis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
- •muscular dystrophies and myopathiesG71-G72
- •inclusion body myositis [IBM]G72.41
Child Codes (10)
M60.10Interstitial myositis of unspecified site
M60.11Interstitial myositis, shoulder
M60.12Interstitial myositis, upper arm
M60.13Interstitial myositis, forearm
M60.14Interstitial myositis, hand
M60.15Interstitial myositis, thigh
M60.16Interstitial myositis, lower leg
M60.17Interstitial myositis, ankle and foot
M60.18Interstitial myositis, other site
M60.19Interstitial myositis, multiple sites
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for interstitial myositis?
The ICD-10-CM code for interstitial myositis is M60.1. The full clinical description is "Interstitial myositis". M60.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M60.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M60.1 represents “Interstitial myositis”. 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 M60.1 a billable code?
No, M60.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M60.1.
What chapter is M60.1 in?
M60.1 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M60.1?
M60.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dermatopolymyositis (M33.-); myopathy in amyloidosis (E85.-); myopathy in polyarteritis nodosa (M30.0); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under M60.1?
M60.1 has 10 child codes, including: M60.10 (Interstitial myositis of unspecified site), M60.11 (Interstitial myositis, shoulder), M60.12 (Interstitial myositis, upper arm), M60.13 (Interstitial myositis, forearm), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M60.1?
M60.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158362. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M60.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like interstitial myositis 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 M60.1?
M60.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB3Z (Disorders of muscles, unspecified).
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