G72

Non-billable

Other and unspecified myopathies

G72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified myopathies. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G72.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains , cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy Some cancers Inflammation, such as myositis Diseases of…

Read more about Muscle Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)
  • dermatopolymyositis (M33.-)
  • ischemic infarction of muscle (M62.2-)
  • myositis (M60.-)
  • polymyositis (M33.2.-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G72?
G72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified myopathies". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G72 a billable code?
No — G72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G72.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G72?
G72 has 7 more specific child codes, including G72.0, G72.1, G72.2.
What is excluded from G72?
Excludes1 (not coded here): arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3); dermatopolymyositis (M33.-); ischemic infarction of muscle (M62.2-); myositis (M60.-).

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

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