2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M61.421Other calcification of muscle, right upper arm
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M60-M63›M61
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M61.421 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other calcification of muscle, right upper arm. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Muscle disorders.
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Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M61.421: its own notes plus those printed at M61.4, block M60-M63, and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
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Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Muscle Disorders
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.
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Convert M61.421 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About M61.421Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for other calcification of muscle, right upper arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other calcification of muscle, right upper arm is M61.421 (sometimes written as M61421). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is M61.421 (Other calcification of muscle, upper arm) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other calcification of muscle, right upper arm on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does M61.421 group to?
When other calcification of muscle, right upper arm is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8873 to 1.4883 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can M61.421 be reported with a code from M65.2?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M61.4, which applies to M61.421, lists "calcific tendinitis NOS (M65.2-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M61.421?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other calcification of muscle, right upper arm converts to ICD-9-CM 728.19 (muscular calcificat NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
