2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G72.1Alcoholic myopathy

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G70-G73›G72

ICD-10-CM G72.1
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G72.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for alcoholic myopathy. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as acute alcoholic myopathy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Myopathies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G72.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Alcoholic myopathy
Short Description
Alcoholic myopathy
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G72
Other and unspecified myopathies

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG70-G73Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
CategoryG72Other and unspecified myopathies
This CodeG72.1Alcoholic myopathy

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute alcoholic myopathy
  • Alcohol myopathy
  • Chronic alcoholic myopathy
  • Myopathy due to chronic alcoholism

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify alcoholism F10

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Myopathy
      • alcoholic
    • Myopathy
      • in (due to)
        • alcohol

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NVS018
Myopathies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol. Alcohol misuse means that drinking causes distress and harm. Over time alcohol misuse can increase your risk of AUD.

The full article covers:

  • What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What is binge drinking?
  • What are the dangers of too much alcohol?
  • How do I know if I have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What should I do if I think that I might have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert G72.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
359.4 Toxic myopathy
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 G72.1Overview

Is G72.1 (Other and unspecified myopathies) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report alcoholic myopathy on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G72.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, alcoholic myopathy converts to ICD-9-CM 359.4 (toxic myopathy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.