G72.81 – Critical illness myopathy

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G72.81

Code: G72.81 (claims format: G7281)
Description: Critical illness myopathy
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 › G72.8

Notes for G72.81

Applicable to:

Acute necrotizing myopathy
Acute quadriplegic myopathy
Intensive care (ICU) myopathy
Myopathy of critical illness

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 G72.81

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

Related codes in G72.8

G72.89 – Other specified myopathiesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G72.81?

G72.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for critical illness myopathy, in the block G70-G73 (Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle).

Is G72.81 a billable code?

Yes. G72.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G72.81 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.