2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M32Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
M32 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M32.0, M32.10, M32.11, and M32.12.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Overview
Non-specific codes like M32 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use M32.0 for Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus
M32.1 for Systemic lupus erythematosus with organ or system involvement
Use M32.10 for Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
Use M32.11 for Endocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.12 for Pericarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.13 for Lung involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.14 for Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.15 for Tubulo-interstitial nephropathy in systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.19 for Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.8 for Other forms of systemic lupus erythematosus
Use M32.9 for Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- lupus erythematosus discoid NOS L93.0
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Questions About M32Overview
Is M32 (Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) need a more specific code from this category, such as M32.0, M32.10, and M32.11.
