G71.8 Other primary disorders of muscles
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The ICD-10-CM code for Other primary disorders of muscles is G71.8 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- G70-G73: Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle (G70-G73)
- Category G71
- 35 codes (28 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to G71.8:
- Amyotrophia, amyotrophy, amyotrophic
- Myopathy › hereditary › specified NEC
- Myopathy › primary › specified NEC
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 155 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included G71.8 among the documented diagnoses.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
Dominant/nondominant side (TOC entry)a. Dominant/nondominant side ................................................................................................. 45
Pain - Category G89 (TOC entry)b. Pain - Category G89.............................................................................................................. 45
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026
References
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