G71.032
Billable

Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction

Billable / Specific Code

What is Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction?

ICD-10-CM G71.032 is the diagnosis code for Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction. This code falls under the section "Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for G71.032

✅ This Code Includes

  • Limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A
  • LGMD R1 calpain-3-related
  • Primary calpainopathy

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where G71.032 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeG71.032 — Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is G71.032 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, G71.032 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does G71.032 mean?

G71.032 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of G71.032?

The parent code of G71.032 is G71.03 ("Limb girdle muscular dystrophies"). G71.032 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is G71.032 in?

G71.032 is located in Section G70-G73 — "Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use G71.032?

Use G71.032 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction?

The ICD-10-CM code for Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction is G71.032.

Can G71.032 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, G71.032 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is G71.032 in?

G71.032 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is G71.032 valid for 2026?

Yes, G71.032 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
G71.032
Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunction
Billable / Specific Code
6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G70-G73 — Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
2026 ICD-10-CM