2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G71.036Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to fukutin related protein dysfunction
G71.036 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to fukutin related protein dysfunction. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026).
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Code Classification
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- LGMD R9 FKRP-related
- Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to FKRP deficiency
- Limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- limb-girdle - G71.039
- due to
- R9 (autosomal recessive) - G71.036
- type 2I (autosomal recessive) - G71.036
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Dystrophy, dystrophia
- muscular
- limb-girdle
- due to
- fukutin related protein dysfunction
- Dystrophy, dystrophia
- muscular
- limb-girdle
- R9 (autosomal recessive)
- Dystrophy, dystrophia
- muscular
- limb-girdle
- type 2I (autosomal recessive)
Code History & ChangesHistory
New Code G71.036 was added to the ICD-10-CM code set for FY 2026, effective October 1, 2025.
Replacement G71.036 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- G71.038 - Other limb girdle muscular dystrophy
Questions About G71.036Overview
Is G71.036 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to fukutin related protein dysfunction on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
