M61.179 – Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified toe(s)

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M61.179
Code
M61.179 (claims format: M61179)
Description
Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified toe(s)
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
M61 › M61.1 › M61.17

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M61.1 – Myositis ossificans progressiva

Applicable to:
  • Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

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)

Related codes in M61.17

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M61.179?

M61.179 is the ICD-10-CM code for myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified toe(s), in the block M60-M63 (Disorders of muscles).

Is M61.179 a billable code?

Yes. M61.179 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M61.179 belong to?

It belongs to category M61 – Calcification and ossification of muscle.

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.