M60.005 – Infective myositis, unspecified leg

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of muscles

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M60.005

Code: M60.005 (claims format: M60005)
Description: Infective myositis, unspecified leg
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: M60-M63 Disorders of muscles
Parent codes: M60 › M60.0 › M60.00

Notes for M60.005

Applicable to:

Infective myositis, lower limb NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M60 – Myositis

Excludes2 (not included here):

inclusion body myositis [IBM] (G72.41)

M60.0 – Infective myositis

Applicable to:

Tropical pyomyositis

Use additional code:

code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent

Block M60-M63

Excludes1 (not coded here):

dermatopolymyositis (M33.-)
myopathy in amyloidosis (E85.-)
myopathy in polyarteritis nodosa (M30.0)
myopathy in rheumatoid arthritis (M05.32)
myopathy in scleroderma (M34.-)
myopathy in Sjögren's syndrome (M35.03)
myopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

muscular dystrophies and myopathies (G71-G72)

Index terms for M60.005

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

Related codes in M60.00

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M60.005?

M60.005 is the ICD-10-CM code for infective myositis, unspecified leg, in the block M60-M63 (Disorders of muscles).

Is M60.005 a billable code?

Yes. M60.005 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M60.005 belong to?

It belongs to category M60 – Myositis.

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.