2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M61.329Calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M60-M63›M61

ICD-10-CM M61.329
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M61.329 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm. 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 disorder due to and following burn of upper limb. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Muscle disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M61.329
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm
Short Description
Calcifcn and ossifictn of muscles assoc w burns, unsp up arm
Parent Code
M61.32
Calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, upper arm

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM60-M63Disorders of muscles
CategoryM61Calcification and ossification of muscle
This CodeM61.329Calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder due to and following burn of upper limb
  • Myositis ossificans of upper arm due to burn
  • Traumatic myositis ossificans of upper arm

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

  • Traumatic Myositis Ossificans

    myositis ossificans resulting from trauma.

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert M61.329 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
728.19 Muscular calcificat NEC
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 M61.329Overview

Is M61.329 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M61.329 group to?

When calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm 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 M61.329?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, calcification and ossification of muscles associated with burns, unspecified upper arm converts to ICD-9-CM 728.19 (muscular calcificat NEC). 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.