2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M61.252Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M60-M63›M61

ICD-10-CM M61.252
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M61.252 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Muscle disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M61.252
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh
Short Description
Paralytic calcifcn and ossification of muscle, left thigh
Parent Code
M61.25
Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, thigh

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM60-M63Disorders of muscles
CategoryM61Calcification and ossification of muscle
This CodeM61.252Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

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

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Convert M61.252 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
728.10 Muscular calcificat NOS
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 M61.252Overview

Is M61.252 (Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, thigh) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M61.252 group to?

When paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh 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 M61.252?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left thigh converts to ICD-9-CM 728.10 (muscular calcificat NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.