2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

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

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About G72Overview

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.