M61.43
Non-billableOther calcification of muscle, forearm
Other calcification of muscle, forearm
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)
- •dermatopolymyositisM33
- •myopathy in amyloidosisE85
- •myopathy in polyarteritis nodosaM30.0
- •myopathy in rheumatoid arthritisM05.32
- •myopathy in sclerodermaM34
- •myopathy in Sjögren's syndromeM35.03
- •myopathy in systemic lupus erythematosusM32
- •calcific tendinitis NOSM65.2
- •calcific tendinitis of shoulderM75.3
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
M61.40Other calcification of muscle, unspecified site
M61.41Other calcification of muscle, shoulder
M61.42Other calcification of muscle, upper arm
M61.44Other calcification of muscle, hand
M61.45Other calcification of muscle, thigh
M61.46Other calcification of muscle, lower leg
M61.47Other calcification of muscle, ankle and foot
M61.48Other calcification of muscle, other site
M61.49Other calcification of muscle, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other calcification of muscle, forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other calcification of muscle, forearm is M61.43. The full clinical description is "Other calcification of muscle, forearm". M61.43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M61.43 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M61.43 represents “Other calcification of muscle, forearm”. 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 M61.43 a billable code?
No, M61.43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M61.43.
What chapter is M61.43 in?
M61.43 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M61.43?
M61.43 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 6 more.
What are the subcategories under M61.43?
M61.43 has 3 child codes, including: M61.431 (Other calcification of muscle, right forearm), M61.432 (Other calcification of muscle, left forearm), M61.439 (Other calcification of muscle, unspecified forearm).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M61.43?
M61.43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0838920. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M61.43 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other calcification of muscle, forearm 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 M61.43?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M61.43 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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