G72.49
BillableOther inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Muscle inflammation or immune-related muscle disorders that do not fit into other specific categories. These conditions involve the immune system attacking or inflaming muscle tissue.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when inflammatory myopathy is confirmed but does not meet criteria for dermatomyositis, polymyositis, or inclusion body myositis
- •Document any autoimmune markers or antibody results found on testing to support the diagnosis
Code Hierarchy
└G72Other and unspecified myopathies└G72.4Inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified└G72.49Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
└G72.49Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified