2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G72Other and unspecified myopathies

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G70-G73›G72

ICD-10-CM G72
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

G72 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other and unspecified myopathies, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G72.0, G72.1, G72.2, and G72.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G72
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other and unspecified myopathies
Short Description
Other and unspecified myopathies
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
G70-G73
Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG70-G73Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
CategoryG72Other and unspecified myopathies
This CodeG72Other and unspecified myopathies

Specific Coding for Other and unspecified myopathiesOverview

Non-specific codes like G72 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use G72.0 for Drug-induced myopathy

  • Use G72.1 for Alcoholic myopathy

  • Use G72.2 for Myopathy due to other toxic agents

  • Use G72.3 for Periodic paralysis

  • G72.4 for Inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified

  • Use G72.41 for Inclusion body myositis [IBM]

  • Use G72.49 for Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified

  • G72.8 for Other specified myopathies

  • Use G72.81 for Critical illness myopathy

  • Use G72.89 for Other specified myopathies

  • Use G72.9 for Myopathy, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to G72: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 6. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)
  • dermatopolymyositis (M33.-)
  • ischemic infarction of muscle (M62.2-)
  • myositis (M60.-)
  • polymyositis (M33.2.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 6 (G00-G99) Diseases of the nervous system applies to 700 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name G72, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming G72: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block M60-M63 Disorders of muscles
    muscular dystrophies and myopathies (G71-G72) names G71-G72, which includes this code

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and G72 is one of the conditions named.

  • M62.84 Sarcopenia
    other and unspecified myopathies (G72.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Muscle Disorders

Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About G72Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other and unspecified myopathies?

G72 is the ICD-10-CM category for other and unspecified myopathies, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is G72 (Other and unspecified myopathies) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other and unspecified myopathies, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other and unspecified myopathies need a more specific code from this category, such as G72.0, G72.1, and G72.2.

Can G72 be reported with Q74.3?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on G72 lists "arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).