G72 – Other and unspecified myopathies
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
ICD-10-CM code
G72
- Code
G72(claims format:G72)- Description
- Other and unspecified myopathies
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under G72
G72 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- G72.0 – Drug-induced myopathyBillable
- G72.1 – Alcoholic myopathyBillable
- G72.2 – Myopathy due to other toxic agentsBillable
- G72.3 – Periodic paralysisBillable
- G72.4 – Inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classifiedHeader (more codes below)
- G72.8 – Other specified myopathiesHeader (more codes below)
- G72.9 – Myopathy, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for G72
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G72?
G72 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified myopathies, in the block G70-G73 (Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle).
Is G72 a billable code?
No. G72 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.