ICD-10-CM Code M60.859
Other myositis, unspecified thigh
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M60.859 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other myositis, unspecified thigh. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M608 is used to code Inclusion body myositis
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an inflammatory muscle disease characterized by slowly progressive weakness and wasting of both distal and proximal muscles, most apparent in the muscles of the arms and legs. There are two types: sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM), which is more common, and hereditary inclusion body myopathy (hIBM).
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Code: | D018979 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 359.71 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with MCC.
- DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M60.859 and a single ICD9 code, 729.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M60.85 - Other myositis, thigh