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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neuromuscular Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Neuromuscular Disease

G70.9
G71.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for neuromuscular disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Myoneural Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neuromuscular Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neuromuscular Disease

Use ICD-10 code G70.9 for unspecified myoneural disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified myoneural disorder

Billable Code
G70.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms suggestive of a neuromuscular disorder without specific diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Myoneural disorder NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Billable Code
G71.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Genetic confirmation of dystrophin mutation
  • • Elevated CK levels

Applicable To

  • • Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

Important Notes

  • • Document genetic testing results clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J96.0

Acute respiratory failure

Use when acute respiratory failure is a complication of the neuromuscular disorder.

J96.21

Chronic respiratory failure

Use for chronic respiratory failure due to muscular dystrophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neuromuscular disease?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified neuromuscular disease is G70.9. Specific conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy are coded as G71.01.

How do you code Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is coded as G71.01, requiring documentation of genetic confirmation and clinical symptoms.

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