M32
Non-billableSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
M32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M32.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- M00-M99
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •lupus erythematosus (discoid) (NOS) (L93.0)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M32?
- M32 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M32 a billable code?
- No — M32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M32.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from M32?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): lupus erythematosus (discoid) (NOS) (L93.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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