G71.21

Billable

Nemaline myopathy

G71.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nemaline myopathy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G71.2
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Nemaline myopathy is a disorder that primarily affects skeletal muscles, which are muscles that the body uses for movement. People with nemaline myopathy have muscle weakness (myopathy) throughout the body, but it is typically most severe in the muscles of the face; neck; trunk; and other muscles close to the center of the body (proximal muscles), such as those of the upper arms and legs. This weakness can worsen…

Read more about Nemaline myopathy at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G71.21?
G71.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nemaline myopathy". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G71.21 a billable code?
Yes — G71.21 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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