M60.0
Non-Billable

Infective myositis

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Infective myositis?

ICD-10-CM M60.0 is the diagnosis code for Infective myositis. This code falls under the section "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. 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 M60.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Tropical pyomyositis

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M60.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
M60.00Infective myositis, unspecified siteNon-BillableM60.000Infective myositis, unspecified right armBillableM60.001Infective myositis, unspecified left armBillableM60.002Infective myositis, unspecified armBillableM60.003Infective myositis, unspecified right legBillableM60.004Infective myositis, unspecified left legBillableM60.005Infective myositis, unspecified legBillableM60.009Infective myositis, unspecified siteBillableM60.01Infective myositis, shoulderNon-BillableM60.011Infective myositis, right shoulderBillableM60.012Infective myositis, left shoulderBillableM60.019Infective myositis, unspecified shoulderBillableM60.02Infective myositis, upper armNon-BillableM60.021Infective myositis, right upper armBillableM60.022Infective myositis, left upper armBillableM60.029Infective myositis, unspecified upper armBillableM60.03Infective myositis, forearmNon-BillableM60.031Infective myositis, right forearmBillableM60.032Infective myositis, left forearmBillableM60.039Infective myositis, unspecified forearmBillableM60.04Infective myositis, hand and fingersNon-BillableM60.041Infective myositis, right handBillableM60.042Infective myositis, left handBillableM60.043Infective myositis, unspecified handBillableM60.044Infective myositis, right finger(s)BillableM60.045Infective myositis, left finger(s)BillableM60.046Infective myositis, unspecified finger(s)BillableM60.05Infective myositis, thighNon-BillableM60.051Infective myositis, right thighBillableM60.052Infective myositis, left thighBillableM60.059Infective myositis, unspecified thighBillableM60.06Infective myositis, lower legNon-BillableM60.061Infective myositis, right lower legBillableM60.062Infective myositis, left lower legBillableM60.069Infective myositis, unspecified lower legBillableM60.07Infective myositis, ankle, foot and toesNon-BillableM60.070Infective myositis, right ankleBillableM60.071Infective myositis, left ankleBillableM60.072Infective myositis, unspecified ankleBillableM60.073Infective myositis, right footBillableM60.074Infective myositis, left footBillableM60.075Infective myositis, unspecified footBillableM60.076Infective myositis, right toe(s)BillableM60.077Infective myositis, left toe(s)BillableM60.078Infective myositis, unspecified toe(s)BillableM60.08Infective myositis, other siteBillableM60.09Infective myositis, multiple sitesBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M60.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, M60.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does M60.0 mean?

M60.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infective myositis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of M60.0?

The parent code of M60.0 is M60 ("Myositis"). M60.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is M60.0 in?

M60.0 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of M60.0?

M60.0 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M60.00, M60.01, M60.02, M60.03, M60.04 and more.

When should I use M60.0?

Use M60.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infective myositis" 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 Infective myositis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infective myositis is M60.0.

Can M60.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, M60.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is M60.0 in?

M60.0 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is M60.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, M60.0 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
M60.0
Infective myositis
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M60-M63 — Disorders of muscles
2026 ICD-10-CM