M33.9 – Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Systemic connective tissue disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M33.9
Code
M33.9 (claims format: M339)
Description
Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block
M30-M36 Systemic connective tissue disorders
Parent codes
M33

Billable codes under M33.9

M33.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block M30-M36

Includes:
  • autoimmune disease NOS
  • collagen (vascular) disease NOS
  • systemic autoimmune disease
  • systemic collagen (vascular) disease
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • autoimmune disease, single organ or single cell-type -code to relevant condition category

Related codes in M33

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M33.9?

M33.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for dermatopolymyositis, unspecified, in the block M30-M36 (Systemic connective tissue disorders).

Is M33.9 a billable code?

No. M33.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M33.9 belong to?

It belongs to category M33 – Dermatopolymyositis.

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.