G71.036

What This Code Means

This is a rare inherited muscle disease where the muscles around the hips and shoulders gradually weaken and waste away due to a defect in a protein called fukutin-related protein. It's a genetic condition that affects muscle function and strength over time.

Coding Tips

• •This code requires documentation of the specific type of limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) with confirmed fukutin-related protein dysfunction; genetic testing results should be referenced in the medical record
• •Verify the laterality if applicable and ensure this code is not used with other muscular dystrophy codes for the same patient unless they have documented multiple types