M35.8 – Other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M35.8
Code
M35.8 (claims format: M358)
Description
Other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue
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
M35

Billable codes under M35.8

M35.8 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.

M35 – Other systemic involvement of connective tissue

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • reactive perforating collagenosis (L87.1)

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 M35

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M35.8?

M35.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue, in the block M30-M36 (Systemic connective tissue disorders).

Is M35.8 a billable code?

No. M35.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M35.8 belong to?

It belongs to category M35 – Other systemic involvement of connective tissue.

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.