2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M60.139Interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M60-M63›M60

ICD-10-CM M60.139
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M60.139 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. Coders also document this condition as interstitial myositis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Muscle disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M60.139
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm
Short Description
Interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M60.13
Interstitial myositis, forearm

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM60-M63Disorders of muscles
CategoryM60Myositis
This CodeM60.139Interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Interstitial myositis
  • Interstitial myositis of forearm

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS026
Muscle disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Interstitial Myositis

    a form of myositis that is characterized by the formation of connective tissue within the muscle.

Patient EducationClinical

Myositis

Myositis means inflammation of the muscles that you use to move your body. An injury, infection, or autoimmune disease can cause it. Two specific kinds are polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Polymyositis causes muscle weakness, usually in the muscles closest to the trunk of your body.

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Convert M60.139 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
728.81 Interstitial myositis
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 M60.139Overview

Is M60.139 (Interstitial myositis, forearm) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M60.139 group to?

When interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8932 to 1.4869 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M60.139?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, interstitial myositis, unspecified forearm converts to ICD-9-CM 728.81 (interstitial myositis). 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.