M60.23 – Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, forearm

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M60.23
Code
M60.23 (claims format: M6023)
Description
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, forearm
Short description
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, NEC, forearm
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
M60-M63 Disorders of muscles
Parent codes
M60 › M60.2

Billable codes under M60.23

M60.23 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.

M60 – Myositis

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • inclusion body myositis [IBM] (G72.41)

M60.2 – Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • foreign body granuloma of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L92.3)
Use additional code:
  • code to identify the type of retained foreign body (Z18.-)

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 M60.23

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

Related codes in M60.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M60.23?

M60.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, forearm, in the block M60-M63 (Disorders of muscles).

Is M60.23 a billable code?

No. M60.23 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M60.23 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.