M63.859
BillableDisorders of muscle in diseases classd elswhr, unsp thigh
Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified thigh
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
- •myopathy in cysticercosisB69.81
- •myopathy in endocrine diseasesG73.7
- •myopathy in metabolic diseasesG73.7
- •myopathy in sarcoidosisD86.87
- •myopathy in secondary syphilisA51.49
- •myopathy in syphilis (late)A52.78
- •myopathy in toxoplasmosisB58.82
- •myopathy in tuberculosisA18.09
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •leprosyA30
- •neoplasm, , ,C49, C79.89, D21, D48.1
- •schistosomiasisB65
- •trichinellosisB75
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of muscle in diseases classd elswhr, unsp thigh?
The ICD-10-CM code for disorders of muscle in diseases classd elswhr, unsp thigh is M63.859. The full clinical description is "Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified thigh". M63.859 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M63.859 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M63.859 represents “Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified thigh”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M63.859 a billable code?
Yes, M63.859 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M63.859 in?
M63.859 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M63.859?
M63.859 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 12 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M63.859?
M63.859 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2895825. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M63.859 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disorders of muscle in diseases classd elswhr, unsp thigh 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 M63.859?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M63.859 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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