G72.49 – Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G72.49
Code
G72.49 (claims format: G7249)
Description
Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Short description
Oth inflammatory and immune myopathies, NEC
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Block
G70-G73 Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
Parent codes
G72 › G72.4

Notes for G72.49

Applicable to:
  • Inflammatory myopathy NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

G72 – Other and unspecified myopathies

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)
  • dermatopolymyositis (M33.-)
  • ischemic infarction of muscle (M62.2-)
  • myositis (M60.-)
  • polymyositis (M33.2.-)

Index terms for G72.49

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in G72.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G72.49?

G72.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified, in the block G70-G73 (Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle).

Is G72.49 a billable code?

Yes. G72.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G72.49 belong to?

It belongs to category G72 – Other and unspecified myopathies.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.